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

Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Outright
Tempered
Companionable
Cheerful
Vigilant

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

Muscle Mastiffs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Coton de Tulear and Pug

Mastiff, Dogue de Bordeaux

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

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

Hazel
Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Isabella

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Red
Silver

Pug-Cotons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Muscle Mastiffs have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

Pug-Cotons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Muscle Mastiffs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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 Muscle Mastiff 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)

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease
Cancer
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Allergies
Dry Eye

Entropion
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Bloat
Ichthyosis
Eye conditions

Full Body Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Heart
Thyroid Tests
Skin Scraping
Respiratory Tests
Blood Analysis

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

Muscle Mastiffs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Muscle Mastiff has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Muscle Mastiffs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Muscle Mastiffs are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Muscle Mastiff 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.

Muscle Mastiffs 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 Muscle Mastiff, it's at least 10 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 Muscle Mastiffs 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 Muscle Mastiff 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.

Muscle Mastiff 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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 144-190 pound (65 - 86 kg) Muscle Mastiff feed 6 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 Muscle Mastiff is somewhere $5.60 - $7.00 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 a Muscle Mastiff is between $168 - $210. This makes an average of $2016 - $2520 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 are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Muscle Mastiff is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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

Muscle Mastiffs 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.

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

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

Muscle Mastiffs 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.

Muscle Mastiffs 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.

Muscle Mastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.