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.

Bichon Frise vs Papillon
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Bichon Frise
Papillon
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General Details
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Origin Country
Spain
France
Origin Year
1300 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bichon Frise
Papillon
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
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
None to Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Allergies
Bladder stones
Vaccination sensitivity
Pediatric cataracts
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Bichon Frise
Papillon
Breed Colors
White
White and Apricot
White and Buff
White and Cream
Red
White
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