Bichon Frise vs Chow Chow
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Chow Chows.
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Origin Country
Spain
China
Origin Year
1300 AD
-150 BC
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Bichon Frise
Chow Chow
