Bichon Frise vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Golden Retrievers.
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1300 AD
1865 AD
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
None
Medium to High
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Bichon Frise
Golden Retriever
