Bichon Frise vs Collie
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Collies.
Bichon Frise
Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
50-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Collie
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1300 AD
1800 AD
Bichon Frise
Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Collie
Bichon Frise
Collie
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Collie
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Bichon Frise
Collie
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
None
High to Very High
Dander
None
High
Drool
None
Low
Bichon Frise
Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Collie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Bichon Frise
Collie
Bichon Frise
Collie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Long
Bichon Frise
Collie
