Australian Cattle Dog vs Bichon Frise
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Bichon Frise. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Bichon Frise.
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
7-12 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Origin Country
Australia
Spain
Origin Year
1840 AD
1300 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Australian Cattle Dog
Bichon Frise
