Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

Alert
Courageous
Docile
Loyal
Reliable
Calm
Devoted
Powerful
Protective

​United States

England

Japanese Chin and Coton de Tulear

mastiff, bulldogs

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black

Black
White
Red
Pied

Red
Fawn
Brindle

Coton Chins have medium-length coats.

Bullmastiffs have short coats.

A Coton Chin 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 Bullmastiff can have a litter of 8-10 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.

Coton Chins are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Bullmastiffs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Coton Chin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Bullmastiff breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Murmur
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer

Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

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

Hip
Elbow
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Bullmastiff has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Coton Chin, 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 Bullmastiff, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Coton Chins 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.

In general most Bullmastiffs usually need at least 40 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 Chins require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Coton Chin feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 110-133 pound (50 - 60 kg) Bullmastiff feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Bullmastiff is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Coton Chin 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.

The average per month expenses of a Bullmastiff is between $56 - $84. This makes an average of $672 - $1008 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.

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

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

Coton Chins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Bullmastiffs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Bullmastiffs are not cat friendly.

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

Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly.

Coton Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Bullmastiffs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Coton Chins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bullmastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.