Unfortunately, the Pug-Coton is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Scotchons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Playful
Independent
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Gentle
Selfish
Cheerful

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

Scotchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Scotchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Coton de Tulear and Pug

Bichon Frise, Scottish Terrier

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®

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2009

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Gray
Cream

Pug-Cotons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Scotchons are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Wiry

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 Scotchon can have a litter of 2-5 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.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Scottie Cramp
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Allergies
Dry Eye

Allergies
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bladder Stones

Full Body Physical Examination

Skin Evaluation
Eye examination
Blood Count
Allergy Testing
DNA for VWD

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

Scotchons 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.

Scotchon 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.

Scotchons 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 Scotchon, it's at least 7 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 Scotchons usually need at least 40 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.

Scotchons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Scotchon 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
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Pug-Coton is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Scotchon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

Scotchons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Scotchons 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.

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