Bichon Frise vs Pekingese
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Pekingese.
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Pekingese.
Breed Name | Bichon Frise | Pekingese |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Height | 9-11 in. | 6-9 in. |
Weight | 7-12 lb | 7-14 lb |
Intelligence | High | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | Spain | China |
Origin Year | 1300 AD | 20 BC |
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 | 55°F to 75°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | Medium-High | Low-Medium |
Exercise Required | Medium | Low |
Top Running Speed | 15 mph | 12 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | High | Medium |
Shedding | None | High |
Dander | None | Medium |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Bichon Frise | Pekingese |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
Family/Pack | Yes | No |
Independent | No | No |
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 | Below Average |
Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
Hunting | Average | Below Average |
Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
Watch | Below Average | Average |
Breed Name | Bichon Frise | Pekingese |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Allergies | Yes | No |
Bladder Stones | Yes | No |
Brachycephalic Syndrome | No | Yes |
Cataracts | No | Yes |
Cleft Palate | No | Yes |
Cryptorchidism | No | Yes |
Distichiasis | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
Entropion | No | Yes |
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome | No | Yes |
Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
Hydrocephalus | No | Yes |
Intervertebral Disk Disease | No | Yes |
Juvenile Cataracts | Yes | No |
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | No | Yes |
Mitral Valve Disease | No | Yes |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
Vaccination Sensitivity | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Bichon Frise | Pekingese |
Coat | ||
Hair | Yes | No |
Fur | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Wavy | Yes | 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 |
Biscuit | No | Yes |
Black | No | Yes |
Black & Tan | No | Yes |
Cream | No | Yes |
Fawn | No | Yes |
Fawn Brindle | No | Yes |
Fawn Sable | No | Yes |
Gray | No | Yes |
Gray Sable | No | Yes |
Light Red | No | Yes |
Red Brindle | No | Yes |
Red Sable | No | Yes |