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Name	Papillon	Cavachon	Cotonese
Origins	Spain France Belgium	England Spain Belgium	Italy
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	No data available	Coton Maltese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Cross Breed

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Which is the smallest dog, Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	Small	Small Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Papillon or Cavachon or Cavachon? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese weight comparison:	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	6-15 pounds (3-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)	10.5 pounds (5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	8-12 inches (20-30 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$800-$1000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Cavachon is easier than average to get.	Average: The Cotonese is a commonly available dog breed.

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese intelligence:	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Cavachon dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese trainability comparison.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cavachon dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Cotonese dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cavachon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cotonese dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Cavachon dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Cotonese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Happy Eager Easygoing Smart	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Cavachon dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Cavachon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Cotonese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Cavachon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Cotonese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Cavachon dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Cotonese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Cavachon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Cotonese 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese playfulness comparison:	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Cavachon is a playful breed. See more.	The Cotonese is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Cavachon barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Cotonese is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	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 Papillon indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Cavachon breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Cotonese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavachon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cotonese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cavachon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cotonese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavachon bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cotonese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cavachon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cotonese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese mouthiness comparison:	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cavachon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cotonese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cavachons are commonly healthy dogs.	The Cotonese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Syringomyelia Atopic Dermatitis	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Cavachon should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Cotonese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese lifespan comparison. How long do Papillon, Cavachon and Cotonese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Cavachon: 12 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Cotonese: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese energy level comparison:	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Cavachon dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Cotonese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cavachon dogs have an average exercise need.	Cotonese dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Cavachon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Cotonese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavachon's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Cotonese has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese coat comparison:	Feathered	Feathered Curly	Fluffy Dense Curly
Colors What are the original Papillon, Cavachon and Cotonese color?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Cream White Pied	Cream White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese grooming comparison:	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Cavachon requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Cotonese requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Papillon or Cavachon or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Cavachon dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cotonese dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Cavachon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cotonese has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cavachon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cotonese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Cavachon dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Cotonese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Cavachon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Cotonese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cavachon dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cotonese dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Cavachon dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Cotonese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Cavachon dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cotonese dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cavachon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cotonese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavachon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cotonese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cavachons are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cotoneses are usually recommended for elderly people.

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Papillon or Cavachon or Cotonese? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cavachon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cotonese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Papillon and Cavachon and Cotonese have?	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Papillon vs Cavachon vs Cotonese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	Not recognized by any clubs.	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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