While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bichon Frises are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Australian Cattle Dog is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Aggressive
Energetic
Loyal
Responsive
Alert
Intelligent
Protective

Bichon Frises are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Australian Cattle Dogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Bichon Frises are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose an Australian Cattle Dog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Bichon Frise Club Of America

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

ancient times

1800s

Non Sporting (AKC:1972)
Companion (UKC)

Herding (AKC:1980 & UKC)

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Brown
Amber

Black

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Brown

White
Cream

Blue
Red

Curly

Straight

Bichon Frises are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Australian Cattle Dogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Deafness
OCD
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Cataracts
Lens Luxation

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Hip
Hearing

Bichon Frises are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Australian Cattle Dogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bichon Frise has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Australian Cattle Dog has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Bichon Frises need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Australian Cattle Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Bichon Frises are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Australian Cattle Dogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bichon Frises bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bichon Frise dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Play, Agility, Walk, Walking, Sniffing, Running, Tricks, Fetch, Cuddling, Swimming, Socializing, Cuddle, Sleeping, Training, Go to Park, Lickin, Pets, Run, Snuggle, Sleep, Barking, Eating, Belly rubs, Off-leash, Chase, Dog Parks, Speak, High Five, Tug-of-war, Toys

Chase, Running, Walk, Run, Fetch, Play, Herding, Playing, Walking, Road trip, Playing fet, Hiking, Eating Snacks, Hike, Sleep, Kisses, Sniffing, Sprint, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Tracking, Investigating, Cuddling, Off-leash, Chewing, Herding birds, Bike ride, Go to Park, Jogging, Dog Parks

Bichon Frises are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Australian Cattle Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bichon Frise, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Cattle Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bichon Frises usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Australian Cattle Dogs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Bichon Frises have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Australian Cattle Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Bichon Frise should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Australian Cattle Dog should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Bichon Frise feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Australian Cattle Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Bichon Frise is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Cattle Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bichon Frise is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Cattle Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Bichon Frises are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Australian Cattle Dog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Bichon Frises make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Australian Cattle Dog is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Bichon Frises are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Australian Cattle Dogs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Bichon Frises are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bichon Frises are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Australian Cattle Dogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bichon Frises are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Australian Cattle Dogs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Bichon Frises are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Australian Cattle Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.