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 Cattle Shepherd 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
Curious
Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Good-natured
Watchful

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

Cattle Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

barbet, water dog

German Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog

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

DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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2000's

Brown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

White
Cream

Brown
Red
Brindle
Blue
Black

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 Cattle Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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.

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

Cattle Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Deafness
Flea Allergy

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Work and Serum Chemistry Tests

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

Cattle Shepherd 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.

Cattle Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Cattle Shepherds 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 Cattle Shepherd, 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 Cattle Shepherds usually need at least 120 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 Cattle Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
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 45-80 pound (20 - 36 kg) Cattle Shepherd 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 Cattle Shepherd 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 Cattle Shepherd 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Cattle Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Cattle Shepherds 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.

Cattle Shepherds 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.

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

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Cattle Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

The Cattle Shepherd is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.