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 Golden Cocker Retriever 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
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1600s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Red

Red
Black
Fawn

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Golden Cocker Retrievers 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 Golden Cocker Retriever can have a litter of 6-8 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.

While the Coton de Tulear breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Golden Cocker Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

None

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers' 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.

Golden Cocker Retriever 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.

Golden Cocker Retrievers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Fetch, Play keep away, Tug-of-war, Walk

Coton de Tulears 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.

Golden Cocker Retrievers 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.

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 Golden Cocker Retriever, it's at least 11 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 Golden Cocker Retrievers usually need at least 60 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 Golden Cocker Retriever 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, Golden Cocker Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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 30-45 pound (14 - 20 kg) Golden Cocker Retriever 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 Golden Cocker Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Golden Cocker Retriever is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Golden Cocker Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

The Golden Cocker Retriever 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.

Golden Cocker Retrievers 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.

Golden Cocker Retrievers 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.

Golden Cocker Retrievers 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.

Golden Cocker Retrievers 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.

Golden Cocker Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.