Bichon Frise vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Jack Russell Terriers.
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1300 AD
1819 AD
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
