Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cotie or Barbone or Morkshire Terrier? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Coton de Tulear and Toy Poodle. Which is better: Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie?
Name | Coton de Tulear | Toy Poodle | Morkie |
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Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Designer Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 81 | 449 | 580 |
Reviews | 10 | 5 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie breeds. |
Cotie Coton |
Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle | Morkshire Terrier |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which breed is the largest? | Small | Small | Small |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie? Compare adult weight ranges. | 12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg) | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 13.5 pounds (5.6 kg) | Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie? Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie height comparison: | 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | 5-9 inches (13-23 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 11 inches (27.5 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | 7 inches (18 cm) |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Find price differences between these breeds. | $2400-$3000 | $1000-$1500 | $800-$1200 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie? | Very frequent: The Coton de Tulear is quite easy to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | Average: The Morkie is a commonly available dog breed. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which breed ranks highest? | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Morkie dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which is easiest to train? | Coton de Tulear dogs are quite easy to train. | Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train. | Morkie dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which breed is most alert? | Coton de Tulear dogs are average watchdogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Morkie dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which breed is most protective? | Coton de Tulear dogs are average defenders. | Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. | Morkie dogs are average defenders. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Intelligent Affectionate Lively Trainable Vocal |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Playful Funny Energetic Lovable |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Coton de Tulear dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Morkie dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie? | High: Coton de Tulear dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average to High: Morkie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie social needs comparison: | Coton de Tulear dogs are a social breed. | Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. | Morkie dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Coton de Tulear dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Morkie dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Their prey drive is low. | Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Morkie 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 Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Coton de Tulear barks occasionally. | Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. | A lot: Morkie is a particularly loud breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which breed is most playful? | The Coton de Tulear is a playful breed. | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. | The Morkie is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Coton de Tulear breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed. | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Morkie indoors. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which breed is most flexible? | Coton de Tulear dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Average: Morkie dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie? | Coton de Tulear dogs 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. | Toy Poodle dogs 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. | Morkie dogs 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. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Coton de Tulear has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which uses mouth most during play? | Coton de Tulear dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Morkie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Coton de Tulear bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Morkie bite force: Weak. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which breed lives longest? |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Coton de Tulear: 15 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years |
10-14 years The average lifespan of Morkie: 12 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Morkie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which has fewer health issues? | The Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Morkies are commonly healthy dogs. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Coton de Tulear should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Morkie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
Collapsed Trachea Dental Problems Hernia Reverse Sneezing Glaucoma |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which breed is most active? | Coton de Tulear dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Morkie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Coton de Tulear dogs have an average exercise need. | Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Morkie dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie? | Coton de Tulear dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Morkie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Coton de Tulear has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Morkie's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which needs most food? | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | Yes See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. What colors are available? | White |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Black White Brown |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Morkie requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which drools least? | The Coton de Tulear is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Morkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Coton de Tulear has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Soft |
Dense Curly Thick |
Fluffy Soft Luxurious Long |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie? Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or {name3 shedding: | Coton de Tulear dogs are low shedders. | Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Morkie dogs shed none to minimal. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which is best with kids? | Coton de Tulear dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Morkie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Coton de Tulear dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Morkie dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie? Which dog is more friendly? | Coton de Tulear dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Morkie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie? | Coton de Tulear dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Morkie dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Coton de Tulear or Toy Poodle or Morkie? | Coton de Tulear dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Morkie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie? |
Yes Coton de Tulear dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Morkie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Coton de Tulear is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Morkie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Coton de Tulears are usually recommended for elderly people. | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Morkies are commonly okay with elderly people. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which is best suited for service work? | 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. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which is best for SAR work? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Coton de Tulear breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Morkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which has most puppies? | 4-6 puppies | 2-4 puppies | 3-5 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. What's recommended? | 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. |
Coton de Tulear vs Toy Poodle vs Morkie Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Coton de Tulear, Toy Poodle, and Morkie. Which has most recognition? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club | Dog Registry of America Inc. | Not recognized by any clubs. |
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