Bichon Frise vs Papillon
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Papillons.
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Papillons.
Breed Name | Bichon Frise | Papillon |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Height | 9-11 in. | 8-11 in. |
Weight | 7-12 lb | 4-9 lb |
Intelligence | High | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | Spain | France |
Origin Year | 1300 AD | 1500 AD |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | Yes | Yes |
Indoor | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | No | No |
Medium Yard | No | No |
Large Yard | No | No |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 75°F | 50°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | Medium-High | High |
Exercise Required | Medium | High |
Top Running Speed | 15 mph | 14 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | High | Low |
Shedding | None | None-Low |
Dander | None | Low |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Bichon Frise | Papillon |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
Family/Pack | Yes | No |
Independent | No | Yes |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
Guarding | Below Average | Very Low |
Herding | Below Average | Very Low |
Hunting | Average | Below Average |
Protection | Below Average | Very Low |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
Watch | Below Average | Average |
Breed Name | Bichon Frise | Papillon |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Allergies | Yes | No |
Bladder Stones | Yes | No |
Collapsed Trachea | No | Yes |
Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
Hypoglycemia | No | Yes |
Juvenile Cataracts | Yes | No |
Open Fontanel | No | Yes |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
Vaccination Sensitivity | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Bichon Frise | Papillon |
Coat | ||
Hair | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | No |
Single Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Wavy | Yes | No |
Silky | No | Yes |
Straight | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
White | Yes | Yes |
White & Apricot | Yes | No |
White & Buff | Yes | No |
White & Cream | Yes | No |
Black, Brown, & White | No | Yes |
Black, Red, & White | No | Yes |
Brown & White | No | Yes |
Fawn & White | No | Yes |
Red | No | Yes |
Red, White, & Sable | No | Yes |
Sable | No | Yes |
White & Black | No | Yes |
White & Lemon | No | Yes |
White & Liver | No | Yes |
White & Red | No | Yes |
White & Sable | No | Yes |
White & Silver | No | Yes |
White, Black, & Tan | No | Yes |