Active
Cheerful
Swift
Affectionate
Lively
Vigilant

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Cheerful
Vocal

Japanese Terriers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Pug-Cotons are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Smooth Fox Terrier, German Pinscher, Kobe Terrier

Coton de Tulear and Pug

ACA = American Canine Association Inc.
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1600s

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Pied

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

Japanese Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Pug-Cotons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Japanese Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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 Pug-Coton 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.

Japanese Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Pug-Cotons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Corneal Ulcer
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems

Allergies
Dry Eye

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Yearly Eye Exam
Yearly Physical Examination

Full Body Physical Examination

Japanese Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Pug-Cotons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Japanese Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Pug-Coton has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Japanese Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Pug-Cotons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Japanese Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Pug-Cotons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

The Japanese Terrier is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Pug-Cotons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Japanese Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Pug-Cotons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Pug-Coton dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Japanese Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Pug-Coton, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Japanese Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Pug-Coton requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Japanese Terrier 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

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Japanese Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Pug-Coton is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Japanese Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Pug-Cotons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Japanese Terriers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Pug-Cotons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Japanese Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Pug-Cotons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Pug-Cotons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Pug-Cotons are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Pug-Cotons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Pug-Cotons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.