Bichon Frise vs Maltese
A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.
Bichon Frise
VS
Maltese
Side-by-Side Comparison
Bichon Frise
VS
Maltese
small
Size
small
12--18 lbs
Weight
4--7 lbs
14--15 yrs
Better
Lifespan
12--15 yrs
4/10
Health Risk Score
4/10
$18--$38
Monthly Insurance
$15--$35
Better
$620
Annual Claims
$550
Better
moderate
Exercise Needs
low
high
Grooming
high
high
Trainability
moderate
Yes
Better
Good with Kids
No
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Overall Verdict
It's a tie! Both Bichon Frise and Maltese are excellent choices.
VS
Size
small
small
Weight
12--18 lbs
4--7 lbs
Lifespan
14--15 yrs
12--15 yrs
Health Risk Score
4/10
4/10
Monthly Insurance
$18--$38
$15--$35
Annual Claims
$620
$550
Exercise Needs
moderate
low
Grooming
high
high
Trainability
high
moderate
Good with Kids
Yes
No
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Yes
Verdict
It's a tie! Both breeds are excellent choices.
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Maltese — Maltese has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.
Health Risk
Bichon Frise — Bichon Frise has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.
Lifespan
Bichon Frise — Bichon Frise tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.
Breed Summaries
Bichon Frise
small · Non-Sporting
- Monthly Insurance
- $18–$38
- Health Risk
- 4/10
- Lifespan
- 14–15 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $620
Maltese
small · Toy
- Monthly Insurance
- $15–$35
- Health Risk
- 4/10
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $550
