Bichon Frise vs French Bulldog
Compare the Bichon Frise to the French Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and French Bulldogs.
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-14 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
16-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1300 AD
1950 AD
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
60-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-14 Years
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bichon Frise
French Bulldog
