Coton de Tulear
VS
Belgian Griffon
Coton de Tulear vs Belgian Griffon
Compare Coton de Tulear and Belgian Griffon side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Coton de Tulear
Belgian Griffon
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
4 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
2/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Coton de Tulear
Great with kids
Super smart
Tiny
Belgian Griffon
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Coton de Tulear
Small, sturdy companion from Madagascar, the Coton de Tulear has a long, white, cotton‑soft coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, sensitive and very people focused, it bonds closely, suits apartments, needs moderate exercise and kind training, and is generally long lived but prone to some joint, eye and skin issues.
About Belgian Griffon
Small, sturdy toy dog from Brussels with a humanlike “monkey face” and big eyes. Rough, wiry coat in black or black and tan. Deeply attached, sensitive, and people focused, they are lively, intelligent, alert watchdogs who thrive on gentle training, company, and regular grooming.
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