Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Yorkie or Bichon A Poil Frise or Barbone? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Yorkshire Terrier and Bichon Frise. Which is better: Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle?
Name | Yorkshire Terrier | Bichon Frise | Toy Poodle |
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Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 9 | 46 | 449 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle breeds. | Yorkie |
Bichon A Poil Frise Bichon Tenerife Purebred Bichon Tenerife Dog Bichon Frise |
Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is the largest? | Small | Small | Small |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle? Compare adult weight ranges. | 2-3 kg (4-7 pounds) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) | Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle? Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle height comparison: | 20-23 cm (8-9 inches) | Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) | Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$1000 | $700-$1000 | $1000-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle? | Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which breed ranks highest? | Smart: The Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which is easiest to train? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. | Bichon Frise dogs are quite easy to train. | Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most alert? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. | Bichon Frise dogs are average watchdogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most protective? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. | Bichon Frise dogs are not the best to protect their territory. | Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal |
Playful Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Cheerful |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle? | High: Yorkshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Bichon Frise dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle social needs comparison: | Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Bichon Frise dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Bichon Frise dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Their prey drive is low. | Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most vocal? | A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed. | Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. | Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Bichon Frise breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most flexible? | Yorkshire Terrier 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. | Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle? | Yorkshire Terrier 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. | Toy Poodle dogs 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. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which uses mouth most during play? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Bichon Frise dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkshire Terrier bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Bichon Frise bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle bite force: Weak. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which breed lives longest? |
12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Bichon Frise: 13 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which has fewer health issues? | Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs. | The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Rare The Yorkshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle health problems comparison: |
Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Vaccination Sensitivity Bladder Stones Juvenile Cataracts |
Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most active? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs. | Bichon Frise dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal. | Bichon Frise dogs exercise need is minimal. | Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep. | Bichon Frise dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which is most prone to obesity? | Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 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. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | Yes See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Blue Gold | Cream White Buff Apricot |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which drools least? | The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Bichon Frise is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fine | Curly |
Dense Curly Thick |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle? Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or {name3 shedding: | Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. | Bichon Frise dogs are low shedders. | Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which is best with kids? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not kid-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frise dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Bichon Frise dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Bichon Frise dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frise dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Yorkshire Terrier or Bichon Frise or Toy Poodle? | Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frise dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle? |
Yes Yorkshire Terrier 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. |
Yes Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people. | Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people. | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used 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. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which is best for SAR work? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which has most puppies? | 4-6 puppies | 2-5 puppies | 2-4 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. What's recommended? | 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. |
Yorkshire Terrier vs Bichon Frise vs Toy Poodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, and Toy Poodle. Which has most 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 |
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 | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
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