Coton de Tulear
VS
Japanese Spitz
Coton de Tulear vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Coton de Tulear and Japanese Spitz 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
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
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
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
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 Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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