Australian Terrier vs Coton De Tulear

Compare the Australian Terrier to the Coton De Tulear. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers 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 breeds are child friendly, but the Coton De Tulear is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - The Australian Terrier is easy to groom while the Coton De Tulear has moderate grooming needs.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Australian Terrier has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Australian Terrier vs Coton De Tulear

Breed Name	Australian Terrier	Coton De Tulear
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Lifespan	11-14 yrs.	14-16 yrs.
Height	9-11 in.	9-13 in.
Weight	12-16 lb	8-15 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	Australia	Madagascar
Origin Year	1820 AD	1970 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Does Not Like Being Alone	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	50°F to 80°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Very High	Low-Medium
Exercise Required	High-Very High	Low
Top Running Speed	20 mph	14 mph
Strength	Low	Low
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium
Shedding	Low	Low
Dander	Low	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	Australian Terrier	Coton De Tulear
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Very Low
Chasing	Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Very Low
Herding	Below Average	Below Average
Hunting	Average	Below Average
Protection	Below Average	Very Low
Remove Vermin	High	Average
Sledding	Very Low	Below Average
Watch	High	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Australian Terrier	Coton De Tulear
Lifespan
Lifespan	11-14 yrs.	14-16 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Hip Dysplasia	No	Yes
Luxating Patella	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Australian Terrier	Coton De Tulear
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Long	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	No
Black & Red	Yes	No
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Blue & Tan	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Sandy	Yes	No
White	Yes	Yes
Black & White	No	Yes
Tri-color	No	Yes