Cavachon vs Coton de Tulear vs Maltese – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Cavachon | Coton de Tulear | Maltese |
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Group | Designer Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 559 | 81 | 33 |
Reviews | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Rate |
Other Names | Cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise | Coton, Cotie | Maltese Dog, Maltese lion dog |
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Breed Type | Cross Breed | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed. |
FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. |
Breed Recognition | Not recognized by any clubs. | 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. | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
Price | 800-1000 | $2400-$3000 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Cavachon vs Coton de Tulear vs Maltese
Size | Small Medium | Small | Small |
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Weight | Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg) | 6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg) | 13.5 pounds (5.6 kg) | 6.7 pounds (3.5 kg) |
Height | 12-13 inches (30-33 cm) | 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) | Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm) |
Avg. Height | 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) | 11 inches (27.5 cm) | Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Cavachon vs Coton de Tulear vs Maltese
Coat | Feathered Curly | Soft | Feathered |
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Colors | Cream White Pied | White | White |
Grooming | Effortless: The Cavachon requires minimal grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level | Cavachons shed moderately. | Coton de Tulears are low shedders. | Malteses shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Cavachon vs Coton de Tulear vs Maltese
Temperament | Happy Easygoing Smart Eager | Affectionate Lively Trainable Intelligent Playful Vocal | Active Easygoing Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Playful Sweet Tempered |
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Intelligent Rank | Smart: Cavachon's has great intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
Trainability | Cavachons are quite easy to train. | Coton de Tulears are quite easy to train. | Malteses are quite easy to train. |
Playfulness | The Cavachon is a playful breed. | The Coton de Tulear is a playful breed. | Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Sensitivity Level | Cavachons 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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level | Cavachons 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. | Malteses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | Cavachons need a lot of social interaction. | Coton de Tulears are a social breed. | Malteses need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | Average: The Cavachon barks occasionally. | Average: The Coton de Tulear barks occasionally. | High: The Maltese is a very vocal breed. |
Watchdog Ability | Cavachons are average watchdogs. | Coton de Tulears are average watchdogs. | Malteses are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Cavachons are not the best to protect their territory. | Coton de Tulears are average defenders. | Malteses strongly protect their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Cavachon has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Coton de Tulear has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Cavachons have an 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. | Malteses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Cavachons tend to escape less than other breeds. | Coton de Tulears have average wanderlust potential. | Malteses are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive | Cavachons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Coton de Tulears don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Malteses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Apartment Friendly | Cavachons are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Coton de Tulears are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Malteses are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Cavachons 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. | Malteses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
Tolerates Being Left Alone | Cavachons 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. | Malteses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Cavachon vs Coton de Tulear vs Maltese
Stranger Friendly | Cavachons are very stranger friendly dogs. | Coton de Tulears are stranger friendly dogs. | Malteses are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Cavachons are very kid-friendly dogs. | Coton de Tulears are kid-friendly dogs. | Malteses are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Cavachons are cat-friendly dogs. | Coton de Tulears are very cat-friendly dogs. | Malteses are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Cavachons are very dog-friendly dogs. | Coton de Tulears are dog-friendly dogs. | Malteses are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Cavachon is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Coton de Tulear is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Maltese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Cavachons are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Coton de Tulears are usually recommended for elderly people. | Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Cavachons are usually friendly towards other pets. | Coton de Tulears are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Malteses are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Cavachons 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. |
No Malteses 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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. |
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 Cavachon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Coton de Tulear breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Maltese 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Cavachon vs Coton de Tulear vs Maltese
Health Issues | Cavachons are commonly healthy dogs. | The Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems | Mitral Valve Disease Heart Murmurs Syringomyelia Atopic Dermatitis Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Patellar Luxation | Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing White Dog Shaker Syndrome |
Life Expectancy | 10-15 years | 14-16 years | 15-18 years |
Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Energy Level | Cavachons 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. | Malteses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
Exercise Need | Cavachons have an average exercise need. | Coton de Tulears have an average exercise need. | Malteses exercise need is very minimal. |
Sleeping Need | Cavachons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Coton de Tulears sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Malteses 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. | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average. | Average. |
Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers warm weather |
Stinkiness |
Low The Cavachon has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Coton de Tulear has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Cavachon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Coton de Tulear is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Maltese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Cavachon vs Coton de Tulear vs Maltese
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size | 2-5 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 3-5 puppies |
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