The main differences between a Bichon Frise and a Poodle include their size, colour and ease of training.
Size: The Poodle comes in 3 different sizes – toy, miniature and standard. The size and weight of a Bichon are typically more similar to that of a miniature poodle.
Colour: While the Bichon Frise is generally white with some variation in colour, the Poodle comes in a wide range of colours from white to black, cream and even brown.
Ease of training: The Poodle is an intelligent breed that is often easier to train as compared to the Bichon Frise.