American Eskimo Dog vs Coton De Tulear

Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Coton De Tulear. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Coton De Tulears.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Coton De Tulear is better suited for new owners.
Children - Both the American Eskimo Dog and Coton De Tulear are great with children.
Grooming - The American Eskimo Dog is easier to groom than the Coton De Tulear.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the American Eskimo Dog has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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American Eskimo Dog vs Coton De Tulear

Breed Name	American Eskimo Dog	Coton De Tulear
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	14-16 yrs.
Height	9-20 in.	9-13 in.
Weight	6-35 lb	8-15 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	Germany	Madagascar
Origin Year	1800 AD	1970 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	15°F to 75°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Low-Medium
Exercise Required	High	Low
Top Running Speed	18 mph	14 mph
Strength	Medium	Low
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	High	Medium
Shedding	High	Low
Dander	High	Low
Drool Amount	None	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	American Eskimo Dog	Coton De Tulear
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Very Low	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Very Low
Chasing	Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Average	Below Average
Fighting	Very Low	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Very Low
Herding	Very Low	Below Average
Hunting	Below Average	Below Average
Protection	Below Average	Very Low
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Average
Sledding	Below Average	Below Average
Watch	High	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	American Eskimo Dog	Coton De Tulear
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	14-16 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Cataracts	Yes	No
Diabetes	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Legg-perthes Disease	Yes	No
Luxating Patella	No	Yes
Patellar Luxation	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	American Eskimo Dog	Coton De Tulear
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Long	Yes	Yes
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
White	Yes	Yes
White & Biscuit	Yes	No
Black & White	No	Yes
Tri-color	No	Yes