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

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Name	Pomeranian	Bichon Frise	Pug
Origins	Germany Poland	Spain Belgium	China
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	22	46	31
Reviews	2	4	5
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Other Names	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Mops, Carlin, Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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	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
Price	$600-$800	$700-$1000	$300-$500

General Appearance - Pomeranian vs Bichon Frise vs Pug

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	5 pounds (2 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)
Height	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Avg. Height	9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Pomeranian vs Bichon Frise vs Pug

Coat	Fluffy	Curly	Fine
Colors	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black	White Apricot Buff Cream	Fawn Black
Grooming	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Pomeranians shed moderately.	Bichon Frises are low shedders.	Pugs shed above average.

Characteristics - Pomeranian vs Bichon Frise vs Pug

Temperament	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Going Loyal Cheerful Gentle Friendly Playful
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Pomeranians are easy to train.	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	Pugs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	Average: The Pug barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	Pugs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	Pugs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pomeranians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pugs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.	Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Pugs 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	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pugs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Pomeranians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bichon Frises tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Pugs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Pomeranian vs Bichon Frise vs Pug

Stranger Friendly	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Pugs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pugs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a 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.	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.	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.	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 Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pug 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Pomeranian vs Bichon Frise vs Pug

Health Issues	The Pomeranian 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.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures	Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity	Allergies Cheyletiella Dermatitis Corneal Ulcers Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Epilepsy Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Nerve Degeneration Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Vaccination Sensitivity Yeast Infection
Life Expectancy	12-16 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Pomeranians have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Pugs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	Pugs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup 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.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	High The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pomeranian vs Bichon Frise vs Pug

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-5 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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