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- Coton de Tulear Versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Introduction
- Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Overview
- Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog
- The Similarities Between the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Size (Weight and Height) of Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog
- Price of Coton de Tulear versus Price of Estrela Mountain Dog
- Health Problems of Coton de Tulear versus Health Problems of Estrela Mountain Dog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog
- Do Coton de Tulears shed more than Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Which one drools more, the Coton de Tulear or the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Does the Coton de Tulear Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Coton de Tulear or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Do Coton de Tulears Bark and Howl? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Coton de Tulear Easier to Train than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Wanderlust Potential: Coton de Tulear vs. Estrela Mountain Dog
- Are Coton de Tulears good family dogs? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- How Kid-friendly are Coton de Tulears and Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Coton de Tulear or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Coton de Tulear
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Coton de Tulear Versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog? 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 Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Coton de Tulear and for the Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Coton de Tulear or the Estrela Mountain Dog
Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Overview
A very important difference between the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Coton de Tulear is a tiny-sized dog while the Estrela Mountain Dog is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Estrela Mountain Dog belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Coton de Tulear to the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 | Coton de Tulear | Estrela Mountain Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 14 to 16 years | 11 to 15 years |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 8 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder | 24 to 30 inches |
| Weight | 8 to 13 pounds | 75 to 130 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 15.0 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $2060 | $2000 |
| Price Range | $1745 – $2500 | $2000 – $2000 |
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| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 Coton de Tulear 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 Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Coton de Tulear is 94 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Estrela Mountain Dog is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Coton de Tulear is a better pet than the Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog
Below is a list of where the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog are most different:
The Similarities Between the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog
The Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog.
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.
On the other hand, Estrela Mountain Dogs weigh 75 to 130 pounds when fully grown. Estrela Mountain Dogs are 24 to 30 inches when fully grown.
Price of Coton de Tulear versus Price of Estrela Mountain Dog
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 reviewing the prices of 127 Coton de Tulear puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Estrela Mountain Dog puppy is $2000. The price of the Estrela Mountain Dog typically ranges from $2000 – $2000. However, the price of a Estrela Mountain Dog can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Estrela Mountain Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Coton de Tulear is more expensive than the Estrela Mountain Dog.
| Coton de Tulear | Estrela Mountain Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2060 | $2000 |
| Price Range | $1745 to $2500 | $2000 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Coton de Tulear and Estrela Mountain Dog. For different price points, the charts show how many Coton de Tulear puppies or how many Estrela Mountain Dog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Coton de Tulears. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Estrela Mountain Dogs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Coton de Tulear puppy or the Estrela Mountain Dog 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.
Health Problems of Coton de Tulear versus Health Problems of Estrela Mountain Dog
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Estrela Mountain Dog is prone to more genetic health problems than the Coton de Tulear.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Estrela Mountain Dog than for the Coton de Tulear.
3 health tests are recommended for Coton de Tulear while 4 tests are recommended for the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Coton de Tulears and in Estrela Mountain Dogs.
Coton de Tulear Health Problems
Coton de Tulears are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Coton de Tulear puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Coton de Tulear puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Coton de Tulear breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Coton de Tulears for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Coton de Tulears here.
Estrela Mountain Dog Health Problems
Estrela Mountain Dogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Estrela Mountain Dog puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Estrela Mountain Dog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Estrela Mountain Dog breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Estrela Mountain Dogs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Estrela Mountain Dogs here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog
Coton de Tulears do not like to be left alone.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Coton de Tulears shed more than Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Coton de Tulears do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Estrela Mountain Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Coton de Tulear or the Estrela Mountain Dog
Coton de Tulears do have a very low tendency to drool.
Estrela Mountain Dogs drool moderately.
Does the Coton de Tulear Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
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.
Estrela Mountain Dogs 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.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Coton de Tulear or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Coton de Tulears require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Estrela Mountain Dogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Do Coton de Tulears Bark and Howl? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Coton de Tulears are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Estrela Mountain Dogs bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Coton de Tulears can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Coton de Tulears can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Coton de Tulear Easier to Train than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Coton de Tulears are fairly easy to train.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.
Wanderlust Potential: Coton de Tulear vs. Estrela Mountain Dog
Coton de Tulears have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Estrela Mountain Dogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Coton de Tulear or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Coton de Tulears are very good for new dog owners.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are OK for new dog owners.
Is the Coton de Tulear Better for Apartment Owners than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Coton de Tulears adapt very well to apartment living.
Estrela Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Are Coton de Tulears good family dogs? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Coton de Tulears are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Coton de Tulears and Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Coton de Tulears get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Estrela Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Coton de Tulear or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Coton de Tulears get along very well with other dogs.
Estrela Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.
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 Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Estrela Mountain Dog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Coton de Tulear and how the Estrela Mountain Dog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Coton de Tulear and of the Estrela Mountain Dog to other breeds:
Coton de Tulear Versus Other Dog Breeds
Coton de Tulear versus Italian Greyhound Coton de Tulear versus Akita Coton de Tulear versus Great Pyrenees Coton de Tulear versus Xoloitzcuintli Coton de Tulear versus Morkie Coton de Tulear versus Mal Shi Coton de Tulear versus Border Terrier Coton de Tulear versus German Pinscher Coton de Tulear versus Toy Fox Terrier
Estrela Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Estrela Mountain Dog versus Sloughi Estrela Mountain Dog versus Skye Terrier Estrela Mountain Dog versus Brittany Estrela Mountain Dog versus Pug Estrela Mountain Dog versus Afghan Hound Estrela Mountain Dog versus Boerboel Estrela Mountain Dog versus Maltese Estrela Mountain Dog versus Bloodhound Estrela Mountain Dog versus Tibetan Mastiff Estrela Mountain Dog versus German Shorthaired Pointer
Conclusion: Coton de Tulear versus Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Coton de Tulear and the Estrela Mountain Dog better suits you and your family.