Bichon Frise vs Pug
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Pugs.
Bichon Frise
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Pug
Origin Country
Spain
China
Origin Year
1300 AD
-206 BC
Bichon Frise
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Pug
Bichon Frise
Pug
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
Pug
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Pug
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
None
High
Dander
None
High
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Pug
Bichon Frise
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bichon Frise
Pug
