Coton de Tulear
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Coton de Tulear vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Coton de Tulear and Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Coton de Tulear
Great with kids
Super smart
Tiny
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
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 Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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