Bichon Frise vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Yorkshire Terriers.
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1300 AD
1865 AD
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
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
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Long
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier
