Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Intelligent
Playful
Vocal

Affectionate
Gentle
Spirited
Intelligent
Alert
Loyal
Strong
Willed

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

Kerry Blue Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Choose a Kerry Blue Terrier if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Madagascar

Ireland

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

portuguese water dog, spanish blue dog, irish wolfhound, irish terrier

1600s

1700s

Non Sporting (AKC:2014)
Companion (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1922 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Red

Gray
Blue

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Kerry Blue Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

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 Kerry Blue Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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

Hip Dysplasia
PNA
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Cataract
Spiculosis
Narrow Palpebral Fissure Distichiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Kerry Blue Terriers' 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.

Kerry Blue Terriers 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.

Kerry Blue Terriers 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.

The Kerry Blue Terrier is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

While Coton de Tulear dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

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

Hike, Fun training, Long walks

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 Kerry Blue Terrier, 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 Kerry Blue Terriers 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 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, Kerry Blue Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Clipper
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 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Kerry Blue Terrier 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 Kerry Blue Terrier 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 Kerry Blue Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $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.

Kerry Blue Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.