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 Coton-Beagle 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
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Trainable
Vocal

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

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

Madagascar

United States

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

Coton de Tulear and Beagle

1600s

2004

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Red

White
Brown
Cream
Black
Red

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Coton-Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Coton-Beagle can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Pulmonic Stenosis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Cutaneous Asthenia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Blood Tests

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

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

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

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 Coton-Beagle, it's at least 7 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 Coton-Beagles usually need at least 45 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 Coton-Beagle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
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 15-30 pound (7 - 14 kg) Coton-Beagle feed 2 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 Coton-Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 Coton-Beagle is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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 Tulears make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Coton-Beagle 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.

Coton-Beagles 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.

Coton-Beagles 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.

Coton-Beagles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Coton de Tulears are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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

Coton-Beagles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.