Bichon Frise vs Shih Tzu
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
Shih Tzu
Side-by-Side Comparison
Bichon Frise
Winner VS
Shih Tzu
small
Size
small
12--18 lbs
Weight
9--16 lbs
14--15 yrs
Better
Lifespan
10--18 yrs
4/10
Better
Health Risk Score
5/10
$18--$38
Monthly Insurance
$18--$38
$620
Better
Annual Claims
$650
moderate
Exercise Needs
low
high
Grooming
high
high
Trainability
moderate
Yes
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Overall Verdict
Bichon Frise edges ahead with 3 wins vs 0.
VS
Size
small
small
Weight
12--18 lbs
9--16 lbs
Lifespan
14--15 yrs
10--18 yrs
Health Risk Score
4/10
5/10
Monthly Insurance
$18--$38
$18--$38
Annual Claims
$620
$650
Exercise Needs
moderate
low
Grooming
high
high
Trainability
high
moderate
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Yes
Verdict
Bichon Frise wins with 3 advantages
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Bichon Frise — Bichon Frise 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
Shih Tzu — Shih Tzu 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
Shih Tzu
small · Toy
- Monthly Insurance
- $18–$38
- Health Risk
- 5/10
- Lifespan
- 10–18 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $650
