Coton De Tulear vs Papillon
Compare the Coton De Tulear to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Coton De Tulears and Papillons.
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-13 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
8-15 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Origin Country
Madagascar
France
Origin Year
1970 AD
1500 AD
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-16 Years
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coton De Tulear
Papillon
