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

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

Unfortunately, the Greyhound 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.

Intelligent
Affectionate
Outright
Tempered
Gentle
Athletic
Quiet

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

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

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

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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

Ancient Times

ancient times

Hound (AKC:1885)
Sighthounds and Pariahs (UKC)

Non Sporting (AKC:1972)
Companion (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Brindle

White
Cream

Greyhounds have short coats.

Bichon Frises have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Greyhound can have a litter of 10-13 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.

Osteosarcoma
Bloat

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

Hyperthyroidism

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Greyhound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Greyhound has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

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

Greyhounds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Greyhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

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

Nose work, Walk, Run, Nap, Running, Walking, Sniffing, Fetch, Go to Park, Frisbee, Walks, Jogging, Sprinting, Fast walking, Beach, Hiking

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 Greyhound, it's at least 15 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 Greyhounds 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 Greyhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Greyhound 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 Greyhound 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 Greyhound 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Greyhounds 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.

Greyhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Greyhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Greyhounds 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.