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 White Shepherd 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.

Choose a White Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Bichon Frise and Italian Greyhound

German Shepherd Dog

2000's

1900s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Cream
Fawn
Sable
White

Cream
White

Italian-Bichons have short coats.

White Shepherds have medium-length coats.

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 White Shepherd can have a litter of 12-14 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

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Cobalamin Malabsorption
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Cataracts
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Allergies
Megaesophagus
Eye Problems

Urinalysis
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

CERF
Blood And Urine Analysis
Yearly Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

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

White Shepherds 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.

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

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 White Shepherd, it's at least 8 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 White Shepherds 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 Italian-Bichon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder

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 77-88 pound (35 - 40 kg) White Shepherd 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 a White Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 White Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

White Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

White Shepherds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

The White Shepherd is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.