| Bichon Frise |  | - small
- hardy
- white powderpuff
- sturdy | white | - merry
- gentle
- playful
- lively
- affectionate
- even-tempered
- sensitive
- cheerful
- obedient
- happy
- bold
- vivacious
- affectionate | - groom regularly
- susceptible to teeth and gum problems
- dental hygiene
- groom for show | - curly lapdog
- Tenerife Dog | Mediterranean | French royalty | 9~12 (inch) | 7~12 (lbs) | - family
- companionship
- city or country life
- other pets | yes, supervise. although sturdier than most small dogs, their small size still requires they are protected from children | 14 (year) | - akc-(nonsporting dog group)
- fci-(Bichon and related breeds dog group)
- ukc-(companion dog group)
- saku
- uk
- nzkc
- ankc-(toy dog group)
- ckc | - a combination of soft and dense and coarse and curly
- powerpuff
- plush
- velvety
- very fluffy | - corneal dystrophy
- respiratory |
| Maltese |  | - dainty
- smart carriage
- elegant | - white. light tan
- beige
- lemon (not preferred) | - lively
- bright
- sweet natured
- fearless
- gentle
- eager
- trusting
- affectionate
- responsive
- hardy
- lively
- playful
- good-tempered
- sensitive
- alert | - high - constant brushing to keep from matting
- protect from heat
- | - Ancient Dog of Malta
- Maltese Lion Dog
- melita
- Maltese Terrier
- Bichon Maltaise | Mediterranean, Malta | companionship | 8~10 (inch) | 4~9 (lbs) | - family
- companionship
- apartments
- other pets | yes, with supervision. too small and delicate for young children | 14~15 (year) | - akc
- saku
- ankc
- uk
- nzkc-(toy dog group)
- fci-(Central Mediterranean Region Bichon and related breeds dog group)
- ukc-(companion dog group) | - long
- profuse
- silky
- flat
- luxurious
- sheds little | ... |