Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chorkie Versus Coton de Tulear: Introduction
- Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear: Overview
- Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear
- The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear
- Price of Chorkie versus Price of Coton de Tulear
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Coton de Tulear
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do Chorkies shed more than Coton de Tulears?
- Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Coton de Tulear?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Coton de Tulear
- How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Coton de Tulears?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Coton de Tulear?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Coton de Tulear?
- Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Coton de Tulear?
- Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Coton de Tulears?
- Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Coton de Tulears?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Coton de Tulear
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chorkie Versus Coton de Tulear: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chorkie and for the Coton de Tulear. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chorkie or the Coton de Tulear
Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear: Overview
Both the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear are similar in size. The Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear are both tiny-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Chorkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the Coton de Tulear belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chorkie to the Coton de Tulear based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Chorkie | Coton de Tulear |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 14 to 16 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 6 to 9 inches | 8 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 8 to 15 pounds | 8 to 13 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 15.0 years |
| Average Price | $990 | $2060 |
| Price Range | $550 – $1200 | $1745 – $2500 |
| Temperament Score | ||
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chorkie in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Coton de Tulear. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Chorkie is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Coton de Tulear is 94 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Coton de Tulear is a better pet than the Chorkie. So, you should get the Coton de Tulear!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear
Below is a list of where the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear
The Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear.
Chorkies weigh 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Chorkies are 6 to 9 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Coton de Tulears weigh 8 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Coton de Tulears are 8 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Chorkie versus Price of Coton de Tulear
The average price of the Chorkie puppy is $990. The price of the Chorkie typically ranges from $550 – $1200. However, the price of a Chorkie can be as low as $200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 162 Chorkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Coton de Tulear puppy is $2060. The price of the Coton de Tulear typically ranges from $1745 – $2500. However, the price of a Coton de Tulear can be as low as $1000 and as high as $3200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 127 Coton de Tulear puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Coton de Tulear is more expensive than the Chorkie.
| Chorkie | Coton de Tulear | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $990 | $2060 |
| Price Range | $550 to $1200 | $1745 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Chorkie and Coton de Tulear. For different price points, the charts show how many Chorkie puppies or how many Coton de Tulear puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Coton de Tulears
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chorkie puppy or the Coton de Tulear puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear
Chorkies do not like to be left alone.
Coton de Tulears do not like to be left alone.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Coton de Tulears can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Coton de Tulear
Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Coton de Tulears do have a very low tendency to drool.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Coton de Tulears can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Do Chorkies shed more than Coton de Tulears?
Chorkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Coton de Tulears do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Coton de Tulear?
Chorkies have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Coton de Tulears have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Coton de Tulear
Chorkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Coton de Tulears have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Coton de Tulears?
Chorkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Coton de Tulears get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Coton de Tulear?
Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Coton de Tulears get along very well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Coton de Tulear?
Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.
Coton de Tulears require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Coton de Tulear?
Chorkies are fairly easy to train.
Coton de Tulears are fairly easy to train.
Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Coton de Tulears?
Chorkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Coton de Tulears are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Coton de Tulears?
Chorkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Coton de Tulears are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Coton de Tulear?
Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.
Coton de Tulears adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the Coton de Tulear?
Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.
Coton de Tulears are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chorkie that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chorkie:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Coton de Tulear
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Coton de Tulear that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Coton de Tulear:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chorkie and how the Coton de Tulear compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chorkie and of the Coton de Tulear to other breeds:
Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chorkie versus Spinone Italiano Chorkie versus Korean Jindo Dog Chorkie versus Cockapoo Chorkie versus Akita Chow Chorkie versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Chorkie versus Shihpoo Chorkie versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Chorkie versus Alaskan Klee Kai Chorkie versus Afghan Hound Chorkie versus Saint Berdoodle
Coton de Tulear Versus Other Dog Breeds
Coton de Tulear versus Siberian Husky Coton de Tulear versus Irish Water Spaniel Coton de Tulear versus Maltese Coton de Tulear versus Labradoodle Coton de Tulear versus Goldendoodle Coton de Tulear versus Chihuahua Coton de Tulear versus Barbet Coton de Tulear versus Pomchi Coton de Tulear versus Border Terrier Coton de Tulear versus Cockapoo
Conclusion: Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chorkie and the Coton de Tulear better suits you and your family.