Coton De Tulear vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Coton De Tulear to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Coton De Tulears and Japanese Spitz.
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-16 Years
Height
9-13 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
8-15 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Madagascar
Japan
Origin Year
1970 AD
1950 AD
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-16 Years
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Spitz
