Unfortunately, the Poochin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Coton de Tulears are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Intelligent
Playful
Vocal

Avoid Poochins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Coton de Tulears are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

Madagascar

Japanese Chin, Poodle

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, 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.

Unknown

1600s

Black
Brown

Black

White
Red
Sable
Silver
Cream
Gray
Black

White
Gray
Red

Poochins have medium-length coats.

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

A Poochin can have a litter of 2-4 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Coton de Tulear can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination
Complete Blood Test
Heart Testing

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Poochin has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Coton de Tulear has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Poochins require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Coton de Tulears need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Poochins are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Coton de Tulears bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walk, Fetch, Tug-of-war

Snuggling, Sniffing, Marking, Exploring, Fetch, Running, Walk, Catch treats, Play, Watching tv, Sleeping

Poochins are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Poochin dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Coton de Tulears are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poochin, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Coton de Tulear, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poochins usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Coton de Tulears usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Poochins require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Coton de Tulears have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Ideally, Poochin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Coton de Tulear should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-13 pound (3 - 6 kg) Poochin feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Coton de Tulear feed 0.7 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average per month expenses of a Poochin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Coton de Tulear is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Poochins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Coton de Tulear has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Poochins are highly friendly around strangers.

Coton de Tulears are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Poochins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Coton de Tulears are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.