Bichon Frise vs Samoyed
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Samoyeds.
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Origin Country
Spain
Russia
Origin Year
1300 AD
1890 AD
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Bichon Frise
Samoyed
