Coton de Tulear vs Dalmatian vs Tibetan Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Coton de Tulear	Dalmatian	Tibetan Spaniel
Origins	Madagascar	Croatia	Tibet
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	81	63	121
Reviews	6	1	1
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Other Names	Coton, Cotie	Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog	Tibbie, Simkhyi
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Non-Sporting breed.
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 Related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds 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.	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	No set
Price	$2400-$3000	$500-$600	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Coton de Tulear vs Dalmatian vs Tibetan Spaniel

Size	Small	Large	Small
Weight	12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	9-15 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg)
Avg. Weight	13.5 pounds (5.6 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	12 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg)
Height	10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)
Avg. Height	11 inches (27.5 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Hair & Care - Coton de Tulear vs Dalmatian vs Tibetan Spaniel

Coat	Soft	Fine	Silky
Colors	White	White Liver Brown Black	Cream Red Silver Sable Tan Gold White Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Tibetan Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Coton de Tulears are low shedders.	Dalmatians are heavy shedders.	Tibetan Spaniels shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Coton de Tulear vs Dalmatian vs Tibetan Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Lively Trainable Intelligent Playful Vocal	Active Friendly Outgoing Sensitive Energetic Intelligent Playful	Intelligent Aloof Independent Assertive Happy Willful
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Dalmatian's has great intelligence.	Average: Tibetan Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Coton de Tulears are quite easy to train.	Dalmatians are quite easy to train.	Tibetan Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Coton de Tulear is a playful breed.	The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed.	Tibetan Spaniels, 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Tibetan Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Coton de Tulears are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Dalmatians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Tibetan Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Coton de Tulears are a social breed.	Dalmatians need a lot of social interaction.	Tibetan Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Coton de Tulear barks occasionally.	Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Tibetan Spaniel rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Coton de Tulears are average watchdogs.	Dalmatians are average watchdogs.	Tibetan Spaniels are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Coton de Tulears are average defenders.	Dalmatians are average defenders.	Tibetan Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Coton de Tulear has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Tibetan Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Coton de Tulears have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dalmatians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Tibetan Spaniels 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 Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home.	Tibetan Spaniels have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Coton de Tulears don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Dalmatians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Tibetan Spaniels 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.	Dalmatians are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Coton de Tulears adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dalmatians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Tibetan Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
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.	Dalmatians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Tibetan Spaniels 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 - Coton de Tulear vs Dalmatian vs Tibetan Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Coton de Tulears are stranger friendly dogs.	Dalmatians are average friendly towards strangers.	Tibetan Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Coton de Tulears are kid-friendly dogs.	Dalmatians are very kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Coton de Tulears are very cat-friendly dogs.	Dalmatians are average friendly towards cats.	Tibetan Spaniels are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Coton de Tulears are dog-friendly dogs.	Dalmatians are very dog-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Coton de Tulear is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Coton de Tulears are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Tibetan Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Coton de Tulears are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Dalmatians are generally with other pets.	Tibetan Spaniels are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Coton de Tulears are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Dalmatians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Tibetan Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Coton de Tulear breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Tibetan Spaniel 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 - Coton de Tulear vs Dalmatian vs Tibetan Spaniel

Health Issues	The Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.	Tibetan Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Deafness Hip Dysplasia Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Skin Allergies Urolithiasis	No set
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	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.	Dalmatians are high energy dogs.	Tibetan Spaniels 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.	Dalmatians need a lot of exercises.	Tibetan Spaniels exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Coton de Tulears sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Dalmatians don't need too much sleep.	Tibetan Spaniels 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.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Coton de Tulear has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Tibetan Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Coton de Tulear is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Dalmatian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Tibetan Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Coton de Tulear vs Dalmatian vs Tibetan Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	6-9 puppies	3-6 puppies
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