Bichon Frise vs Shiba Inu
Compare Bichon Frise to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Spain
Japan
Origin Year
1300 AD
-300 BC
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Bichon Frise
Shiba Inu
