| Breed |  Chinese Crested |  Coton de Tulear |
|---|
| Origin | Uncertain; developed as a companion breed in Europe and America | Madagascar |
|---|
| Group | Toy | Toy |
|---|
| Size | Toy | Small |
|---|
| Coat | Hairless with silky furnishings, or full silky Powderpuff coat | Long, soft, cotton-textured white coat |
|---|
| Weight | 2.5 to 6 kg | 3.5 to 6 kg |
|---|
| Height | 23 to 33 cm | 23 to 30 cm |
|---|
| Lifespan | 13 to 18 yrs | 14 to 16 yrs |
|---|
| Exercise need | 5/10 | 5/10 |
|---|
| Affection | 10/10 | 9/10 |
|---|
| Grooming needs | 6/10 | 7/10 |
|---|
| Barking | 4/10 | 4/10 |
|---|
| Good with children | 5/10 | 8/10 |
|---|
| Good with other dogs | 8/10 | 8/10 |
|---|
| Trainability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
|---|
| Prey drive | 3/10 | 3/10 |
|---|
| Copes alone | 2/10 | 2/10 |
|---|
| Drool | 1/10 | 1/10 |
|---|
| Shedding | 1/10 | 2/10 |
|---|
| Flat fit | 9/10 | 9/10 |
|---|
| Running cost | €58 / month | €94 / month |
|---|
Chinese Crested verdict
Hairless or Powderpuff, a devoted little companion with very particular care needs
Get one if
- · People who are home a lot
- · Owners wanting a deeply affectionate small dog
- · Flats and quieter homes
Think again if
- · Owners out at work all day
- · Families with toddlers
- · Anyone expecting a hairless dog to need no care
Coton de Tulear verdict
The cotton-coated clown of Madagascar
Get one if
- · First-time owners wanting an easy-tempered small dog
- · Families with gentle children
- · Flats and smaller homes
Think again if
- · People out at work all day
- · Owners who dislike daily brushing
- · Anyone wanting a totally hands-off coat
