Bichon Frise vs Chinese Imperial Dog
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Chinese Imperial Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Chinese Imperial Dogs.
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
4-9 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
3-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Origin Country
Spain
China
Origin Year
1300 AD
1970 AD
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
10 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Low
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Bichon Frise
Chinese Imperial Dog
