Pug-Coton Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Pug-Coton is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Cheerful
Vocal

Pug-Coton dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Pug-Coton. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Pug-Coton dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

Coton de Tulear and Pug

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Hazel
Brown

Black

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

The coat of a Pug-Coton is longer than that of the typical dog.

Wavy

A Pug-Coton can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Pug-Cotons are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Pug-Coton breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Corneal Ulcer
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Allergies
Dry Eye

Full Body Physical Examination

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Pug-Cotons may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Pug-Coton have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Pug-Coton dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

The Pug-Coton breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Pug-Cotons tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Pug-Cotons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Pug-Coton dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pug-Coton, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pug-Cotons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Pug-Coton is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, Pug-Coton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Pug-Coton feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pug-Coton is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pug-Coton is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Pug-Cotons has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Pug-Coton is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Pug-Cotons are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Pug-Cotons are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Pug-Cotons are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Pug-Cotons are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Pug-Cotons are very friendly around strangers.

The Pug-Coton is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Pug-Coton is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Pug-Coton dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.