While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Coton de Tulears are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Boxollie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Intelligent
Playful
Vocal

Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Brave
Bright

Coton de Tulears are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Boxollies are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Coton de Tulears are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Boxollies aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

Collie, Boxer

1600s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Red

Black
White
Brown

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Boxollies have medium-length coats.

A Coton de Tulear can have a litter of 14-16 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 Boxollie can have a litter of 2-10 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.

Coton de Tulears are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Boxollies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Usually Very Healthy

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Complete Blood Count
Optical Examination

Coton de Tulears are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Boxollies' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Coton de Tulear has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Coton de Tulears need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Boxollies need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Coton de Tulears have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Boxollies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Coton de Tulears bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Boxollie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Snuggling, Sniffing, Marking, Exploring, Fetch, Running, Walk, Catch treats, Play, Watching tv, Sleeping

Fetch, Walking, Car rides, Swimming, Pulling rope, Going on hikes, Watching TV, Chase, Cuddle time, Tug-of-war

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Coton de Tulear, it's at least 6 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 Boxollie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Coton de Tulears 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.

In general most Boxollies usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Coton de Tulears have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Boxollie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Coton de Tulear 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Coton de Tulear feed 0.7 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 55-85 pound (25 - 39 kg) Boxollie 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.

The average cost of a Coton de Tulear is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Coton de Tulear 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.

The average per month expenses of a Boxollie 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.

Coton de Tulear has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Boxollie is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Coton de Tulears make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Boxollie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Coton de Tulears are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Boxollies make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Coton de Tulears are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Boxollies are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Coton de Tulears are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Boxollies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Coton de Tulears are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Boxollies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.