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

Alert
Devoted
Lively
Assertive
Friendly
Playful

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

Austrian Pinschers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Austrian Pinschers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Coton de Tulear and Pug

Local Austrian farm dogs, German Pinscher

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19th Century

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

Black
Red
Brown

Pug-Cotons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Austrian Pinschers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

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.

An Austrian Pinscher can have a litter of 12-14 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Austrian Pinschers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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.

Austrian Pinschers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Hip Dysplasia

Allergies
Dry Eye

Congenital Heart Defect

Full Body Physical Examination

OFA
Cardiac Ultrasound
Yearly Physical Examination

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

Austrian Pinscher has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Pug-Cotons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Austrian Pinschers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

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.

Austrian Pinschers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Austrian Pinscher, it's at least 9 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.

In general most Austrian Pinschers usually need at least 45 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Austrian Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Austrian Pinscher should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail 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.

For an average 26-40 pound (12 - 18 kg) Austrian Pinscher feed 2.3 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 cost of an Austrian Pinscher is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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.

The average per month expenses of an Austrian Pinscher is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

Austrian Pinschers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

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

Pug-Cotons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Austrian Pinschers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Pug-Cotons are highly friendly around strangers.

Austrian Pinschers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Austrian Pinschers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.