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

Active
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Trustworthy
Amiable

Pug-Cotons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

American Gointers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pug-Cotons are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose an American Gointer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Coton de Tulear and Pug

Golden Retriever, English Pointer

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

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

Pug-Cotons typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the American Gointer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Pug-Cotons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

American Gointers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Pug-Coton has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

American Gointer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Pug-Cotons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

American Gointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Pug-Cotons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

American Gointer dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

The Pug-Coton requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The American Gointer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pug-Cotons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

American Gointer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

American Gointers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Pug-Cotons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

American Gointers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Pug-Cotons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

American Gointers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Pug-Cotons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

American Gointers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Pug-Cotons are highly friendly around strangers.

American Gointers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Pug-Cotons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

American Gointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Pug-Cotons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The American Gointer is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.