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

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

Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Intelligent
Playful
Vocal

Active
Faithful
Intelligent
Alert
Instinctual
Trainable

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

Poodles 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.

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

Madagascar

Germany

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

Water Dog, Barbet

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.

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American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
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National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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1600s

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

White
Gray
Red

Sable
White
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Black
Gray
Brown

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Poodles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Curly

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 Poodle 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

Sebaceous Adenitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Entropion
Cushing's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Blood Test
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Poodles' 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.

Poodle 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.

Poodles 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.

Poodles 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 Poodle 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.

Poodle dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

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

Walk, Walking, Bike ride, Hiking, Laser Chasing, Car ride, People watching, Find it, Petting, Nap, Sitting, Run, Play, Jumping, Eating Snacks, Treats, Running, Sniffing, Jump, Wrestling, Playdate, Toys, Tug-of-war, Dog Parks, Companionship, Fetch, Sprinting, Rolling in mud, Belly rubs, Investigating

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.

Poodles 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 Poodle, it's at least 12 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 Poodles 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, Poodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
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 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Poodle 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 Poodle 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 Poodle 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.

Poodle 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 are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Poodles 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.

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

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

Poodles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.