Active
Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Cheerful
Extroverted

Alert
Courageous
Docile
Loyal
Reliable
Calm
Devoted
Powerful
Protective

Avoid Bichon-A-Ranians as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Bullmastiff 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.

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England

Bichon Frise and Pomeranian

mastiff, bulldogs

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

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

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1800s

Bichon-A-Ranians are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Bullmastiffs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

The Bullmastiff breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Bichon-A-Ranians are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Bullmastiffs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Bullmastiff has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Bichon-A-Ranians need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Bullmastiffs are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Walking, Loves the car, Playing, Car rides, Road trip, Eating Snacks, Walk, Chase, Cuddling, Tug-of-war, Evencuddles, Playing Ball, Nap

Walking, Catch treats, Train, Jumping, Fetch, Walk, Run, Playing, Chasing, Greeting, Belly rubs, Running, Sniff, Nap, Snuggle, Eating Snacks, Sniffing, Swim, Water, Nose work, Play, Go to Beach, Go to Park, Frisbee, Go Camping, Groom, Hike, Fish, Chase, Bath time

Bichon-A-Ranians require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Bullmastiff has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Bichon-A-Ranian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Bichon-A-Ranians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Bichon-A-Ranians are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Bullmastiffs are not cat friendly.

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

Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly.

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

Bullmastiffs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bichon-A-Ranians are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bullmastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Bichon-A-Ranians are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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