Coton de Tulear has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Keeshond has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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

Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Intelligent
Playful
Vocal

Agile
Obedient
Quick
Intelligent
Bright
Playful
Sturdy

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

Keeshonds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Keeshonds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Madagascar

Netherlands

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

Samoyed, Chow Chow, Finnish Spitz, Norwegian Elkhound, Pomeranian

1600s

1700s

Non Sporting (AKC:2014)
Companion (UKC)

Non Sporting (AKC:1930)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Red

Black
Gray
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

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 Keeshond can have a litter of 12-14 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

Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Disease

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Skin Problems
Congenital Heart Defect

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

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

Keeshonds 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.

Keeshonds 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.

Keeshond dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Walk, Run, Frisbee, Play, Fetch, Eating Snacks, Chewing, Playing, Sniffing, Heel

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 Keeshond, 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 Keeshonds 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.

Keeshonds require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Keeshond feed 2.5 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 Keeshond is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 Keeshond is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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.

Keeshond is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Keeshonds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Coton de Tulears are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Keeshonds are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Keeshonds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.