Bichon Frise vs Sheltie
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Shelties.
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1300 AD
1909 AD
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
None
High to Very High
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Bichon Frise
Sheltie
