Coton de Tulear
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Coton de Tulear vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Coton de Tulear and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Coton de Tulear
Great with kids
Super smart
Tiny
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
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 German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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