Unfortunately, the Smooth Pom Terrier 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.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Fearless
Extroverted

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Smooth Pom Terriers 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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Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream
Red
Brown
Black

White
Cream

Smooth Pom Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Bichon Frises have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Smooth Pom Terrier can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

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

Cataracts
Allergies
Dental Problems

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

X-Rays
Dental Examination
Blood Analysis
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Eye and Ear Examination

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Smooth Pom Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Smooth Pom Terriers 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Pom Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Smooth Pom Terriers 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 Smooth Pom Terrier 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.

Ideally, Smooth Pom Terrier 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
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Smooth Pom Terrier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

The Smooth Pom Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Smooth Pom Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Smooth Pom Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bichon Frises are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Smooth Pom Terriers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Smooth Pom Terriers 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.