Bichon Frise vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Smooth Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Smooth Fox Terriers.
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1300 AD
1780 AD
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
Low
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bichon Frise
Smooth Fox Terrier
