Coton de Tulear
VS
Schipperke
Coton de Tulear vs Schipperke
Compare Coton de Tulear and Schipperke 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
Schipperke
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
25 – 33 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
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
Schipperke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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 Schipperke
Schipperkes are small, sturdy Belgian dogs with a square build and thick black double coat forming a ruff and “culottes.” Alert, intelligent, and independent, they’re loyal watchdogs, energetic companions needing daily mental and physical exercise, and generally robust with proper health care.
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