Bichon Frise vs Poodle
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frises and Poodles.
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Origin Country
Spain
Germany
Origin Year
1300 AD
1200 AD
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
None
None
Dander
None
None
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Bichon Frise
Poodle
