Bichon Frise has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Kerry Blue Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Affectionate
Gentle
Spirited
Intelligent
Alert
Loyal
Strong
Willed

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

Kerry Blue Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Choose a Kerry Blue Terrier 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.

France

Ireland

barbet, water dog

portuguese water dog, spanish blue dog, irish wolfhound, irish terrier

ancient times

1700s

Non Sporting (AKC:1972)
Companion (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1922 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream

Gray
Blue

Bichon Frises have medium-length coats.

Kerry Blue Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Wavy

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

Hip Dysplasia
PNA
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Cataract
Spiculosis
Narrow Palpebral Fissure Distichiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Kerry Blue Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Kerry Blue Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

The Kerry Blue Terrier is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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

Kerry Blue Terrier 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

Hike, Fun training, Long walks

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 Kerry Blue Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Kerry Blue Terriers 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 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

Ideally, Kerry Blue Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Clipper
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) Kerry Blue Terrier 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 a Kerry Blue Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 Kerry Blue Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Kerry Blue Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Kerry Blue Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.