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 Minnie Jack 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
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Cheerful
Clever

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

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

Madagascar

United States

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

Miniature Pinscher and Jack Russell Terrier

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
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1600s

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Gray
Red

Blue
Isabella
Red
Brown
Fawn
Black

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Minnie Jacks 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 Minnie Jack can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Optical Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Full Body Physical Examination

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

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

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

Minnie Jacks 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.

Minnie Jack 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

Playing Ball, Play keep away, Chasing, Running, Chase, Dog Parks, Toy Destruction, Fetch, Walks, Tug-of-war, Hike, Car rides, Giving treats, Exploring, Walking, Hide & Seek, Run, Jump, Play, 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.

Minnie Jacks 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 Minnie Jack, it's at least 10 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 Minnie Jacks 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 Minnie Jack has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Flea 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 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Minnie Jack feed 1 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 Minnie Jack is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

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

Minnie Jack is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Minnie Jacks 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.

Minnie Jacks are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

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

Minnie Jacks are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Minnie Jacks are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.