Bichon Frise vs Maltipoo
Compare Bichon Frise to Maltipoos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
8-14 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
5-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Origin Country
Spain
United States
Origin Year
1300 AD
Unspecified
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Scruffy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Bichon Frise
Maltipoo
