Comparison: Bichon Frise and Bolognese

Bichon Frise and Bolognese are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Bichon Frise	Bolognese
FCI group	9. Companion and Toy Dogs	9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of origin	France	Italy
Category	Small	Small
Height at withers	23–30 cm	25–30 cm
Weight	5–8 kg	2.5–4 kg
Life span	12–15 years	–
Recognition features	White ´curly´ powder-puff coat Dark round eyes and black nose Tail carried in a curve over the back	Pure white, long, fluffy coat forming flocks, without fringes Small, stocky, square-built dog with a black nose and dark eyes High-set, long, hanging ears, rather rigid at the base
Coat	Fine, dense, curly coat, white.	Long all over the body, shorter on the muzzle; forms long flocks of the same texture, rather off-standing, never falling flat and never showing fringes. Pure white; very slight shades of ivory are not disqualifying.
Purpose	A Mediterranean bichon, popular at medieval European courts; later a circus and street dog.	Companion dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.