While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Italian-Bichons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Playful
Agile
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Companionable
Cheerful
Athletic
Mischievous

Active
Friendly
Sociable
Companionable
Gentle
Tolerant

Italian-Bichons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Italian-Bichons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

English Foxhounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Bichon Frise and Italian Greyhound

hound, fox terrier, bulldog, greyhound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

2000's

1700s

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Fawn
Sable
White

Black
White
Brown
Pied

Italian-Bichons have short coats.

English Foxhounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

An Italian-Bichon can have a litter of 2-5 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.

An English Foxhound 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.

Italian-Bichons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

English Foxhounds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

The English Foxhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Urolithiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Epilepsy
Spinal Disorder

Cataracts
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia

Urinalysis
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Hearing
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Italian-Bichons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

English Foxhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Italian-Bichons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Italian-Bichons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

English Foxhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

English Foxhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian-Bichon, it's at least 9 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 English Foxhound, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Italian-Bichons usually need at least 45 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 English Foxhounds 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.

The Italian-Bichon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The English Foxhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Italian-Bichon 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.

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) English Foxhound 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.

The average cost of an Italian-Bichon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an English Foxhound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian-Bichon 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.

The average per month expenses of an English Foxhound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

English Foxhounds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Italian-Bichon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The English Foxhound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Italian-Bichons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Italian-Bichons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Italian-Bichons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

English Foxhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Italian-Bichons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Foxhounds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Italian-Bichons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Italian-Bichons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

English Foxhounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.