While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Coton Tzus are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Papeagle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Vocal

Loving
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet

Coton De Tulear, Shih Tzu

Papillon and Beagle

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Cream
Brindle
Brown

Black
Brown
White
Fawn

A Coton Tzu can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Papeagle can have a litter of 2-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Pulmonic Stenosis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Bladder Stones
Heart Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Liver Shunts

Deafness
Cataracts
Cvi (Wobbler’S Syndrome)
Follicular Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Complete Blood Profile
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood Chemistry
Complete Physical Examination
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system

Coton Tzus are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Papeagles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Tug-of-war, Walk, Fetch, Nap

Walk, Dog Parks, Play, Nap

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Coton Tzu, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Papeagle, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Coton Tzus usually need at least 35 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Papeagles usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Coton Tzus have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Papeagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Coton Tzu should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Papeagle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Coton Tzu is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Papeagle is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

Coton Tzus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Papeagles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Coton Tzus have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Papeagles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Coton Tzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Papeagles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Coton Tzus are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Papeagles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Coton Tzus are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Papeagles are highly friendly around strangers.

Coton Tzus have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Papeagles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Coton Tzus are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Papeagles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.