Bichon Frise vs Lowchen
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Lowchen. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Lowchens.
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Origin Country
Spain
France
Origin Year
1300 AD
1442 AD
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
None
None to Low
Dander
None
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Bichon Frise
Lowchen
