Jenny

These little white fluffballs will keep your family active and your heart full. The Bichon Frise is one of the sweetest and most sensitive dogs around. They love to run around the yard, play games, or snuggle up on the couch—any activity as long as you’re nearby. Housetraining can be difficult, so remain vigilant when they're still young and learning. Full-grown, they typically weigh 12-18 pounds and stand 9-11 inches tall.

Bichon Frises are generally excellent with children of all ages. Bichon Frises are eager to make friends with strangers, other dogs, and children. They’re family-friendly pups that may bark or nip during playtime but usually get along well with kids. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Bichon Frise is an active dog that needs daily exercise. Despite their small size, these pups are eager to play indoor games, romp in the yard, or take short walks on the leash. Like cats, they have sudden spikes of energy that turn them into crazy canines running laps around the house. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

The Bichon Frise has a white double coat with a soft, silky, dense undercoat and a coarse, curly outer coat. The fur is fluffy and springs back even when you pat it down. These dogs may have cream or apricot-colored hair. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Bichon Frises are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Bichon Frises are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Bichon Frises are good for apartment living because of their size, but they can be difficult to housetrain and may have more accidents if they don’t have a yard or doggy door at their disposal. They are fairly easy to train.

Because of their mixed Dachshund-Poodle genes, the Doxiepoo’s personality varies as much as the weather. Some are nice, warm, and carefree, while others are cooler, more serious, and stubborn. Overall, though, you can count on Doxiepoos to be cute little pups that love being your companion no matter what. Full-grown, they typically weigh 5-30 pounds and stand 8-23 inches tall.

Doxiepoos are generally not the best fit for families with young kids. Some will get along well with children, dogs, and cats, while others may be loud and snappy toward them. It’s best to introduce these pups to your kids and other animals first to see if they can co-exist. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Doxiepoos have normal energy levels and don’t require as much activity as their Poodle parents. They’re content with a walk or playtime in the yard each day. Doxiepoos are adaptable, so if you prefer to have a lazy day on the couch, they won’t complain about missing a day or two of walking. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Doxiepoo’s coat also will depend on its genes. Those with Poodle coats will have soft, curly fur that needs to be brushed daily and clipped every month or two. Those with Dachshund coats will have wavy hair that doesn’t require as much grooming but still needs a thorough brushing regularly. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Doxiepoos are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Although their personalities vary, Doxiepoos will always be on the smaller side and do well in an apartment or condo setting. They are fairly easy to train.