Bichon Frise vs Brazilian Terrier
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Brazilian Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Brazilian Terriers.
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Origin Country
Spain
Brazil
Origin Year
1300 AD
1800 AD
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bichon Frise
Brazilian Terrier
