Coton de Tulear vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Coton de Tulear	Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Origins	Madagascar	France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	81	324
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Other Names	Coton, Cotie	Fawn Brittany Basset
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	No set
Price	$2400-$3000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Coton de Tulear vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Size	Small	Small
Weight	12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg)	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)
Avg. Weight	13.5 pounds (5.6 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height	10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	13-15 inches (32-38 cm)
Avg. Height	11 inches (27.5 cm)	14 inches (35 cm)

Hair & Care - Coton de Tulear vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Coat	Soft	Dense Wiry
Colors	White	Wheaten Fawn White Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Basset Fauve de Bretagne doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Coton de Tulears are low shedders.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed moderately.

Characteristics - Coton de Tulear vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Temperament	Affectionate Lively Trainable Intelligent Playful Vocal	Adaptable Companionable Sociable Affectionate Courageous Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Basset Fauve de Bretagne's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Coton de Tulears are quite easy to train.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Coton de Tulear is a playful breed.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Coton de Tulears don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Coton de Tulears are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Coton de Tulears are a social breed.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Coton de Tulear barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Basset Fauve de Bretagne rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Coton de Tulears are average watchdogs.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Coton de Tulears are average defenders.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Coton de Tulear has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Basset Fauve de Bretagne has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Coton de Tulears have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Coton de Tulears have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Coton de Tulears don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Coton de Tulears are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Coton de Tulears adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Coton de Tulears do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Coton de Tulear vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Stranger Friendly	Coton de Tulears are stranger friendly dogs.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Coton de Tulears are kid-friendly dogs.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Coton de Tulears are very cat-friendly dogs.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Coton de Tulears are dog-friendly dogs.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Coton de Tulear is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Basset Fauve de Bretagne is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Coton de Tulears are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Coton de Tulears are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Coton de Tulears are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Coton de Tulear breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Basset Fauve de Bretagne breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Coton de Tulear vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Health Issues	The Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cancer Cataracts Corneal Ulcers Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Disease Kidney Issues
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	11-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Coton de Tulears have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Coton de Tulears have an average exercise need.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Coton de Tulears sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Basset Fauve de Bretagnes sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Coton de Tulear has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Basset Fauve de Bretagne has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Coton de Tulear is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Coton de Tulear vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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