Bichon Frise vs Schnoodle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bichon Frise	Schnoodle
Origins	Spain Belgium	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	46	591
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Other Names	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Cross between the Poodle and the Schnauzer.
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Bichon Frise Club Of America	Not recognized by any clubs.
Price	$700-$1000	600-800

General Appearance - Bichon Frise vs Schnoodle

Size	Small	Large Medium
Weight	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	20-75 pounds (9-34 kg)
Avg. Weight	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bichon Frise vs Schnoodle

Coat	Curly	Wiry Curly Soft Wavy
Colors	White Apricot Buff Cream	Black Gray Silver Brown White Apricot Sable Black & White Black & Tan
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Schnoodle doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Bichon Frises are low shedders.	Schnoodles are low shedders.

Characteristics - Bichon Frise vs Schnoodle

Temperament	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Smart Active Loyal Intelligent Watchful Playful Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Schnoodle is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	Schnoodles are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	The Schnoodle is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Schnoodles are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	Schnoodles are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Schnoodle rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	Schnoodles are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	Schnoodles strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Schnoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Schnoodles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.	Schnoodles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Schnoodles have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Schnoodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Schnoodles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bichon Frises tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Schnoodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Bichon Frise vs Schnoodle

Stranger Friendly	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	Schnoodles are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Schnoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Schnoodles are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Schnoodles are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Schnoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Schnoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Schnoodles do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Schnoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Schnoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bichon Frise vs Schnoodle

Health Issues	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Schnoodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Diabetes Addison's Disease Gastric Torsion
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Schnoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	Schnoodles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Schnoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Schnoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Schnoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bichon Frise vs Schnoodle

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-5 puppies	3-6 puppies
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