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

Active
Curious
Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Good-natured
Watchful

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

Cattle Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Coton de Tulear and Pug

German Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog

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

DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000's

Hazel
Brown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

Brown
Red
Brindle
Blue
Black

Pug-Cotons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Cattle Shepherds have medium-length coats.

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.

A Cattle Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Allergies
Dry Eye

Deafness
Flea Allergy

Full Body Physical Examination

X-Rays
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Work and Serum Chemistry Tests

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

Cattle Shepherd 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.

Cattle Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Cattle Shepherds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Cattle Shepherd, it's at least 14 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 Cattle Shepherds usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Cattle Shepherd 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
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 45-80 pound (20 - 36 kg) Cattle Shepherd feed 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 a Cattle Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 a Cattle Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Cattle Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Cattle Shepherds 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.

Cattle Shepherds 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.

Cattle Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Pug-Cotons are highly friendly around strangers.

Cattle Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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