Unfortunately, the Bichon Yorkie 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, Australian Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Cheerful

Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

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

Australian Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Bichon Yorkies make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Australian Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Bichon Frise and Yorkshire Terrier

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

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1800s

Bichon Yorkies' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Australian Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Australian Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bichon Yorkies need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Australian Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Australian Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Walk, Running, Squeaky chase, Walking, Play keep away, Fetch, Play, Lazing, Playing fetch, Cuddling, Go on walks, Playing, Cuddle, Go on Vacation, Run, Tug-of-war, Chase, Dog Parks, Walks, Training, Walks on trails, Hike, Fishing, Car rides, Playdate, Bubbles, Eating Snacks, Sprinkler

Chasing, Walks, Lounging

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

The Australian Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Bichon Yorkie has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Australian Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Australian Terriers are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

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

Australian Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Bichon Yorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Australian Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Bichon Yorkies are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Australian Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bichon Yorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Australian Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.