Bichon Frise vs Japanese Chin
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Japanese Chin. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Japanese Chins.
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Origin Country
Spain
China
Origin Year
1300 AD
700 AD
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low to Medium
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Bichon Frise
Japanese Chin
