Bichon Frise vs Chinese Crested
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Chinese Crested. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Chinese Cresteds.
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
5-12 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Origin Country
Spain
China
Origin Year
1300 AD
1800 AD
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Bald
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Hairless
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
