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.
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Origin Country
Spain
China
Origin Year
1300 AD
-20 BC
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
High
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Bichon Frise
Pekingese
