Bolognese dog vs Coton de Tulear – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bolognese dog	Coton de Tulear
Origins	Italy	Madagascar
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	288	81
Reviews	1	6
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Other Names	Bichon Bolognese, Bolognese Toy Dog	Coton, Cotie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	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.
Price	$1200-$1400	$2400-$3000

General Appearance - Bolognese dog vs Coton de Tulear

Size	Small	Small
Weight	4.5-9 pounds (2.5-4 kg)	12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg)
Avg. Weight	6.75 pounds (3.25 kg)	13.5 pounds (5.6 kg)
Height	Males: 10.5-12 inches (27-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Males: 11.25 inches (28.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	11 inches (27.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bolognese dog vs Coton de Tulear

Coat	Curly Silky	Soft
Colors	Pure white	White
Grooming	Average: The Bolognese dog requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Bolognese dogs shed none to minimal.	Coton de Tulears are low shedders.

Characteristics - Bolognese dog vs Coton de Tulear

Temperament	Loyal Playful Easygoing Earnest Willing Intelligent Devoted Serene Active Calm Faithful	Affectionate Lively Trainable Intelligent Playful Vocal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Bolognese dog's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Bolognese dogs are easy to train.	Coton de Tulears are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Bolognese dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Coton de Tulear is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Bolognese dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Coton de Tulears don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Bolognese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Coton de Tulears are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bolognese dogs need a lot of social interaction.	Coton de Tulears are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Bolognese dog is a vocal breed.	Average: The Coton de Tulear barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Bolognese dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Coton de Tulears are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Bolognese dogs strongly protect their territory.	Coton de Tulears are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Bolognese dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Coton de Tulear has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bolognese dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Coton de Tulears have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bolognese dogs are not the biggest explorers.	Coton de Tulears have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Bolognese dogs 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.	Coton de Tulears don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Coton de Tulears are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bolognese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Coton de Tulears adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bolognese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.
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 - Bolognese dog vs Coton de Tulear

Stranger Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very stranger friendly dogs.	Coton de Tulears are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bolognese dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Coton de Tulears are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Coton de Tulears are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Coton de Tulears are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bolognese dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Coton de Tulear is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bolognese dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Coton de Tulears are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bolognese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Coton de Tulears are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bolognese dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Coton de Tulears are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Bolognese dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Coton de Tulear 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 - Bolognese dog vs Coton de Tulear

Health Issues	The Bolognese dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Chronic Eye Irritation Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease	Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Bolognese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	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.
Exercise Need	Bolognese dogs exercise need is minimal.	Coton de Tulears have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bolognese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Coton de Tulears sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Bolognese dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Coton de Tulear has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bolognese dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Coton de Tulear is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bolognese dog vs Coton de Tulear

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	2-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Sylvia Vega
Jun 18, 2020, 4:08:24 AM:
Plenty information to compare these breeds; as a result, it has helped me choosing the right one for me.