Bichon Frise vs Dachshund
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Dachshunds.
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Origin Country
Spain
Germany
Origin Year
1300 AD
1400 AD
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Short to Long
Bichon Frise
Dachshund
