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- Coton de Tulear Versus Pyredoodle: Introduction
- Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle: Overview
- Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Coton de Tulear and the Pyredoodle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle
- Price of Coton de Tulear versus Price of Pyredoodle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle
- Do Coton de Tulears shed more than Pyredoodles?
- Which one drools more, the Coton de Tulear or the Pyredoodle
- Does the Coton de Tulear Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pyredoodle?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Coton de Tulear or the Pyredoodle?
- Do Coton de Tulears Bark and Howl? What about Pyredoodles?
- Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyredoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyredoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Coton de Tulear Easier to Train than the Pyredoodle?
- Wanderlust Potential: Coton de Tulear vs. Pyredoodle
- Are Coton de Tulears good family dogs? What about Pyredoodles?
- How Kid-friendly are Coton de Tulears and Pyredoodles?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Coton de Tulear or the Pyredoodle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Coton de Tulear
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pyredoodle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Coton de Tulear Versus Pyredoodle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Coton de Tulear and the Pyredoodle? 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 Pyredoodle 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 Pyredoodle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Coton de Tulear and the Pyredoodle 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 Pyredoodle. 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 Pyredoodle.
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 Pyredoodle
Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle: Overview
A very important difference between the Coton de Tulear and the Pyredoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Coton de Tulear is a tiny-sized dog while the Pyredoodle 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 Pyredoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Coton de Tulear to the Pyredoodle 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 | Pyredoodle |
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Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Life Span | 14 to 16 years | 10 to 12 years |
Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 3/5 |
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 | 3/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
General Health | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Height | 8 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder | 15 to 32 inches |
Weight | 8 to 13 pounds | 85 to 100 pounds |
Average Lifespan | 15.0 years | 11.0 years |
Average Price | $2060 | $1390 |
Price Range | $1745 – $2500 | $1250 – $1600 |
Temperament Score | No Data | No Data |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*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 Pyredoodle. 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 Pyredoodle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Coton de Tulear is a better pet than the Pyredoodle. 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 Pyredoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Coton de Tulear and the Pyredoodle
The Coton de Tulear and the Pyredoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Coton de Tulear and the Pyredoodle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Coton de Tulear and the Pyredoodle.
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, Pyredoodles weigh 85 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Pyredoodles are 15 to 32 inches when fully grown.
Price of Coton de Tulear versus Price of Pyredoodle
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 Pyredoodle puppy is $1390. The price of the Pyredoodle typically ranges from $1250 – $1600. However, the price of a Pyredoodle can be as low as $400 and as high as $2000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 24 Pyredoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Coton de Tulear is more expensive than the Pyredoodle.
Coton de Tulear | Pyredoodle | |
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Average Price | $2060 | $1390 |
Price Range | $1745 to $2500 | $1250 to $1600 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Coton de Tulear and Pyredoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Coton de Tulear puppies or how many Pyredoodle 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 Pyredoodles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Coton de Tulear puppy or the Pyredoodle 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: Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle
Coton de Tulears do not like to be left alone.
Pyredoodles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Coton de Tulears shed more than Pyredoodles?
Coton de Tulears do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Pyredoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Coton de Tulear or the Pyredoodle
Coton de Tulears do have a very low tendency to drool.
Pyredoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Does the Coton de Tulear Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pyredoodle?
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.
Pyredoodles 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 Pyredoodle?
Coton de Tulears require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Pyredoodles are moderately easy to groom.
Do Coton de Tulears Bark and Howl? What about Pyredoodles?
Coton de Tulears are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Pyredoodles bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyredoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Coton de Tulears can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Pyredoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyredoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Coton de Tulears can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Pyredoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Coton de Tulear Easier to Train than the Pyredoodle?
Coton de Tulears are fairly easy to train.
Pyredoodles are fairly easy to train.
Wanderlust Potential: Coton de Tulear vs. Pyredoodle
Coton de Tulears have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Pyredoodles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Coton de Tulear or the Pyredoodle?
Coton de Tulears are very good for new dog owners.
Pyredoodles are very good for new dog owners.
Is the Coton de Tulear Better for Apartment Owners than the Pyredoodle?
Coton de Tulears adapt very well to apartment living.
Pyredoodles adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Are Coton de Tulears good family dogs? What about Pyredoodles?
Coton de Tulears are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Pyredoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Coton de Tulears and Pyredoodles?
Coton de Tulears get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Pyredoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Coton de Tulear or the Pyredoodle?
Coton de Tulears get along very well with other dogs.
Pyredoodles get along very 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 Pyredoodle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pyredoodle 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 Pyredoodle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Coton de Tulear and how the Pyredoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Coton de Tulear and of the Pyredoodle to other breeds:
Coton de Tulear Versus Other Dog Breeds
Coton de Tulear versus Samoyed Coton de Tulear versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Coton de Tulear versus German Wirehaired Pointer Coton de Tulear versus Papillon Coton de Tulear versus Australian Cattle Dog Coton de Tulear versus Greyhound Coton de Tulear versus American Eskimo Dog Coton de Tulear versus Toy Fox Terrier Coton de Tulear versus Shiranian Coton de Tulear versus Puli
Pyredoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pyredoodle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Pyredoodle versus Aussiedoodle Pyredoodle versus Keeshond Pyredoodle versus Biewer Terrier Pyredoodle versus Chow Chow Pyredoodle versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Pyredoodle versus Cane Corso Pyredoodle versus Shih Tzu Pyredoodle versus Biewer Terrier Pyredoodle versus Cane Corso
Conclusion: Coton de Tulear versus Pyredoodle. 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 Pyredoodle better suits you and your family.