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

Serbian Hound has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

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 Serbian Hound is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Obedient
Tenacious
Dependable
Lively
Kind
Good-natured

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

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

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

Choose a Serbian Hound 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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Molossian Hunting Dogs, Phoenician Dogs

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

Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club

ancient times

11th Century

Non Sporting (AKC:1972)
Companion (UKC)

Hound
Scenthound (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream

Black
Red
White

Bichon Frises have medium-length coats.

Serbian Hounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Serbian Hound can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Serbian Hounds 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.

Serbian Hounds 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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Hip Dysplasia

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination

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

Serbian Hounds 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.

Serbian Hound 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.

Serbian Hounds 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.

Serbian Hounds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Bichon Frise minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Serbian Hound is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

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

Serbian Hound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Serbian Hound dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

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

Walking

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.

Serbian Hounds 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 Serbian Hound, 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 Serbian Hounds usually need at least 45 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 Serbian Hound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 40-48 pound (18 - 22 kg) Serbian Hound 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 Serbian Hound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 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 Serbian Hound is between $63 - $84. This makes an average of $756 - $1008 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.

Serbian Hound is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Serbian Hounds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Serbian Hounds 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.

Serbian Hounds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Serbian Hounds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Serbian Hounds 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.

Serbian Hounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.