Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frises and Pomeranians.
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Spain
Germany
Origin Year
1300 AD
1500 AD
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Bichon Frise
Pomeranian
