Coton De Tulear vs Pug
Compare the Coton De Tulear to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Coton De Tulears and Pugs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Coton De Tulear is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Pug is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Coton De Tulear.
- Children - Both the Coton De Tulear and Pug are great with children.
- Grooming - The Coton De Tulear requires moderate grooming, but the Pug has high grooming needs.
- Barking - Both the Coton De Tulear and Pug are above average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Coton De Tulear | Pug |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 14-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 9-13 in. | 10-14 in. |
| Weight | 8-15 lb | 13-20 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Below Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Madagascar | China |
| Origin Year | 1970 AD | 206 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Low-Medium | Low |
| Exercise Required | Low | Low |
| Top Running Speed | 14 mph | 12 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | High |
| Shedding | Low | High |
| Dander | Low | High |
| 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.
| Breed Name | Coton De Tulear | Pug |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Coton De Tulear | Pug |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 14-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Cheyletiella Dermatitis | No | Yes |
| Corneal Ulcers | No | Yes |
| Demodectic Mange | No | Yes |
| Distichiasis | No | Yes |
| Dry Eye | No | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hemi-vertebrae | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
| Luxating Patella | Yes | No |
| Nerve Degeneration | No | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
| Proptosis | No | Yes |
| Pug Dog Encephalitis | No | Yes |
| Staph Infection | No | Yes |
| Vaccination Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Yeast Infection | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Coton De Tulear | Pug |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Long | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Tri-color | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Fawn | No | Yes |