Golden Retriever tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

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

Unfortunately, the Golden Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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.

Confident
Intelligent
Reliable
Friendly
Kind
Trustworthy

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Golden Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Retriever

barbet, water 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

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

1800s

ancient times

Sporting (AKC:1925)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Non Sporting (AKC:1972)
Companion (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Cream

White
Cream

Golden Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Bichon Frises have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Golden Retriever can have a litter of 10-12 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 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.

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

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

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataract
Hip Dysplasia

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

Entropion
Trichiasis
Cardiomyopathy
Vwd
Allergies
Pyotraumaticdermatitis
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Bleeding Disorder

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Dna Test For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Golden Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Golden Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Golden Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Golden Retriever drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

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

Golden Retriever dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

While Golden Retriever dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

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

Hike, Swim, Run, Running, Jumping, Fetch, Sniffing, Walking, Kisses, Being pet, Go to Park, Walk, Play, Bath time, Ball, Playing, Petting, Digging, Chewing, Sticks, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Hugs, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Playdate, Tug-of-war, Exploring, Walks, Walkin

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Retriever, it's at least 12 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 Bichon Frise, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Retrievers 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.

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.

The Golden Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Bichon Frises have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-75 pound (29 - 34 kg) Golden Retriever 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.

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.

The average cost of a Golden Retriever is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Bichon Frise is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Retriever is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $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.

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.

Golden Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Bichon Frises are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Golden Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Golden Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Golden Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Golden Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Golden Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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