Unfortunately, the Mali-dutchie 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, Bichon Frises are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Reliable
Loyal
Trainable
Watchful
Hard working

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Mali-dutchies are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

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Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois

barbet, water dog

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Silver
Fawn
Brown
Black

White
Cream

Mali-dutchies have short coats.

Bichon Frises have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Mali-dutchie can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bichon Frise can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Mali-dutchies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Pannus
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Cryptorchidism
Atopy

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Blood Test
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Thyroid Testing
Full Body Physical Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Mali-dutchie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Mali-dutchies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Bichon Frises are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Catch, Road trip, Play, Fetch, Walk, Run, Swim, Frisbee, Bite Training, Tricks, Cuddling, Running

Play, Agility, Walk, Walking, Sniffing, Running, Tricks, Fetch, Cuddling, Swimming, Socializing, Cuddle, Sleeping, Training, Go to Park, Lickin, Pets, Run, Snuggle, Sleep, Barking, Eating, Belly rubs, Off-leash, Chase, Dog Parks, Speak, High Five, Tug-of-war, Toys

Mali-dutchies are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Bichon Frises are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mali-dutchie, it's at least 18 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bichon Frise, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mali-dutchies usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bichon Frises usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Mali-dutchie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Mali-dutchie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Bichon Frise should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Mali-dutchie feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 11-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Bichon Frise feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Mali-dutchie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Bichon Frise is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Mali-dutchie is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bichon Frise is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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

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

Mali-dutchies are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Mali-dutchies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bichon Frises are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Mali-dutchies are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Mali-dutchies are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Bichon Frises are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Mali-dutchies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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