Coton de Tulear vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Compare Coton de Tulear and Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka 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
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
23 – 26 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
3 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Coton de Tulear
Great with kids
Super smart
Tiny
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Great with kids
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 Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Small, sturdy Russian toy breed with a long, wavy low‑shedding coat and many colors. Affectionate, people‑oriented and sensitive, it thrives on close companionship and moderate daily exercise. Intelligent and adaptable to apartments, but needs regular grooming and dislikes long solitude.
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