Australian Terrier vs Bichon Frise
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Bichon Frise. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Bichon Frise.
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
7-12 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Origin Country
Australia
Spain
Origin Year
1820 AD
1300 AD
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frise
