Unfortunately, the Smooth Foxy Russell 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
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Cheerful

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Smooth Foxy Russells are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Bichon Frises are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Brown
Fawn
Black
White

White
Cream

Straight

Curly

A Smooth Foxy Russell can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

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

Glaucoma

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Blood And Urine Analysis
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Hearing and Ear Tests
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Smooth Foxy Russell has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bichon Frise has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Smooth Foxy Russells are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells 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 Foxy Russell, it's at least 14 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 Foxy Russells usually need at least 80 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 Foxy Russell has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Smooth Foxy Russell is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxy Russell is between $36 - $42. This makes an average of $432 - $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 Bichon Frise 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.

Smooth Foxy Russells can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells 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 Foxy Russells are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Smooth Foxy Russells are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Bichon Frises are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Smooth Foxy Russells 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.