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

Gentle
Easygoing
Protective
Calm

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

Hanover Hounds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Hanover Hounds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Coton de Tulear and Pug

Liam Hound, Bloodhound

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

Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club

Unknown

17th Century

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

Red
Brindle

Pug-Cotons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Hanover Hounds 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 Hanover Hound can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Hanover Hounds may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

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.

The Hanover Hound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on 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)

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Allergies
Dry Eye

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Full Body Physical Examination

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

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

Hanover Hounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Hanover Hound 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.

Hanover Hounds 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.

Hanover Hounds 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 Hanover Hound, it's at least 12 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 Hanover Hounds usually need at least 60 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 Hanover Hound 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.

Hanover Hound 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
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 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Hanover Hound feed 2.8 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 Hanover Hound 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 Hanover Hound 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.

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

Hanover Hounds 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.

Hanover Hounds 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.

Hanover Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Hanover Hounds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Pug-Cotons are highly friendly around strangers.

Hanover Hounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Hanover Hounds 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.

Hanover Hounds may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.