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Coton de Tulear
VS
Border Terrier
Coton de Tulear vs Border Terrier
Compare Coton de Tulear and Border Terrier 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
Border Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
28 – 40 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Coton de Tulear
Great with kids
Super smart
Tiny
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
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 Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
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