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 Bluetick Coonhound Harrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Active
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Tolerant

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream

Blue
Black
White

Bichon Frises have medium-length coats.

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Curly

Straight

A Bichon Frise can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bluetick Coonhound Harrier can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the Bichon Frise breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Bluetick Coonhound Harrier is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Ear Health and Infection

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Ear Examination

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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 Bluetick Coonhound Harrier, it's at least 6 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 Bluetick Coonhound Harriers usually need at least 60 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 Bluetick Coonhound Harrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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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 60-100 pound (27 - 45 kg) Bluetick Coonhound Harrier feed 3 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 a Bluetick Coonhound Harrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 a Bluetick Coonhound Harrier is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Bluetick Coonhound Harrier 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.

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers 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.

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.