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Name	Bruno Jura Hound	Labrador Retriever	Bichon Frise
Origins	Switzerland France	England Canada	Spain Belgium
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Jura Laufhund	Lab Labrador	Bichon A Poil Frise Bichon Tenerife Purebred Bichon Tenerife Dog Bichon Frise
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Which is the smallest dog, Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise weight comparison:	Males: 34-44 pounds (15-20 kg), Females: 34-44 pounds (15-20 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males: 39 pounds (17.5 kg), Females: 39 pounds (17.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise height comparison:	Males: 17-23 inches (43-58 cm), Females: 17-23 inches (43-58 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Males: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Females: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$1000-$2000	$700-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	Average: The Bruno Jura Hound is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get.

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise trainability comparison.	Bruno Jura Hound dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Friendly Outgoing Loyal Gentle Sweet Mellow	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Playful Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise?	Average to High: Bruno Jura Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Bichon Frise dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise social needs comparison:	Bruno Jura Hound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Bruno Jura Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise playfulness comparison:	Bruno Jura Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise?	Average to High: The Bruno Jura Hound is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	It is not recommended to keep the Bruno Jura Hound breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Bichon Frise breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Bruno Jura Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bichon Frise dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bichon Frise dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bruno Jura Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Bichon Frise bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Bruno Jura Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise mouthiness comparison:	Bruno Jura Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise?	The Bruno Jura Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Vaccination Sensitivity Bladder Stones Juvenile Cataracts
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Bruno Jura Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise lifespan comparison. How long do Bruno Jura Hound, Labrador Retriever and Bichon Frise breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Bruno Jura Hound: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Bichon Frise: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise energy level comparison:	Bruno Jura Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bichon Frise dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bichon Frise dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Bruno Jura Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise coat comparison:	Thick	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Curly
Colors What are the original Bruno Jura Hound, Labrador Retriever and Bichon Frise color?	Fawn Reddish Deep Bronze	Black Yellow Chocolate	Cream White Buff Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Bruno Jura Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Bruno Jura Hound dogs are low shedders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise?	Medium ⏺ The Bruno Jura Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Bruno Jura Hound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bichon Frise dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Which dog is more friendly?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise?	Bruno Jura Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise?	Yes Bruno Jura Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bichon Frise dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Bruno Jura Hound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bruno Jura Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Bruno Jura Hound or Labrador Retriever or Bichon Frise? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise?	Not really Bruno Jura Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Bruno Jura Hound and Labrador Retriever and Bichon Frise have?	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Bruno Jura Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Bichon Frise Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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

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