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 Giant Border Schnollie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Responsive
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Tenacious

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream

Pied
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
Red
White

Curly

Wiry

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 Giant Border Schnollie can have a litter of 5-8 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.

Giant Border Schnollies 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.

Giant Border Schnollies 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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Epilepsy
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Shoulder Osteochondrosis

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Exam

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

Giant Border Schnollie 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.

Giant Border Schnollies 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.

Giant Border Schnollies 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 Giant Border Schnollie, it's at least 12 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 Giant Border Schnollies 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 Giant Border Schnollie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors
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 35-90 pound (16 - 41 kg) Giant Border Schnollie 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 Giant Border Schnollie 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 Giant Border Schnollie 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.

Giant Border Schnollies can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Giant Border Schnollies 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.

Giant Border Schnollies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Giant Border Schnollies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Giant Border Schnollies 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.

Giant Border Schnollies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.