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 Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Bichon Frise and Italian Greyhound

terrier

2000's

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Fawn
Sable
White

Black
Cream

Italian-Bichons have short coats.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier can have a litter of 10-15 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.

Urolithiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Protein Wasting Diseases (Ple And Pln)
Kidney Problems

Cataracts
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies
Addison's Disease

Urinalysis
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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 Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, it's at least 7 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 Soft-Coated Wheaten 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.

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

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Italian-Bichon 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

Ideally, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
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 35-40 pound (16 - 18 kg) Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier feed 2 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 a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 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 a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 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.

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

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not dog-friendly.

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

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.