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 Pom-A-Nauze is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Intelligent
Playful
Vocal

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Obedient
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Fearless
Spirited
Extroverted

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

Pom-A-Nauzes aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

Pomeranian and Miniature Schnauzer

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

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Red

Black
Brown
Cream
White
Sable

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Pom-A-Nauzes have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

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 Pom-A-Nauze can have a litter of 3-6 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

Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Urinary Crystals and Stones
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Myotonia Congenita

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Entropion
Cataracts
Epilepsy
Megaesophagus
Diabetes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Canine Glaucoma

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system

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

Pom-A-Nauze has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Pom-A-Nauzes 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.

Pom-A-Nauze 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

Fetch, Tug-of-war, Walks, Walk

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 Pom-A-Nauze, it's at least 5 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 Pom-A-Nauzes 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.

Pom-A-Nauzes 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
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 3-15 pound (1 - 7 kg) Pom-A-Nauze 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 Pom-A-Nauze is somewhere $1.10 - $1.80 per day.

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

Pom-A-Nauze 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 Pom-A-Nauze 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.

Pom-A-Nauzes have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Pom-A-Nauzes 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.

Pom-A-Nauzes 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.

Pom-A-Nauzes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Pom-A-Nauzes have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Pom-A-Nauzes are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.