Is a Dachshund taller than a Bichon Frisé?

No. A Bichon Frisé is 2.1 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Dachshund.

A Bichon Frisé is 2.1 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Dachshund.Dachshund: 9 in (22.9 cm), measured at the shoulder. Bichon Frisé: 10 in (25 cm), measured at the shoulder.

Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.

Where these heights come from

A Dachshund is listed by the American Kennel Club at 9 in (22.9 cm), the top of its range. See all of Dachshund’s listed heights.

A Bichon Frisé is commonly listed at 10 in (25 cm), the lower end of its range. See all of Bichon Frisé’s listed heights.

Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.

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APAHeightvs. (2026, October 12). Is a Dachshund taller than a Bichon Frisé? No, 1 in shorter. https://heightvs.com/compare/dachshund-vs-bichon-frise
MLA“Is a Dachshund Taller Than a Bichon Frisé? No, 1 in Shorter.” Heightvs, 12 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/compare/dachshund-vs-bichon-frise.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: American Kennel Club (Dachshund), Wikidata (Bichon Frisé).

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A Dachshund, 9 in (22.9 cm), and a Bichon Frisé, 10 in (25 cm), drawn to scale on one baseline