Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

Active
Playful
Funny
Loving
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Sociable
Trainable
Adaptable
Faithful
Bubbly
Instinctual

​United States

United States

Japanese Chin and Coton de Tulear

Old English Sheepdog and Standard Poodle

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Red
Pied

Cream
Black
Blue
Brown
Cream
Gray
Red
White

Coton Chins have medium-length coats.

Sheepadoodles are known for their coat length.

Straight

Curly

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 Sheepadoodle can have a litter of 5-8 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
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Murmur
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Sebaceous Adenitis
Diabetes
Addison's Disease
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Demodactic Mange

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

Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
Blood and Urine Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Myelography (Dye And X-Ray to Assess The Spinal Cord)

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

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

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 Sheepadoodle, it's at least 10 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 Sheepadoodles usually need at least 60 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.

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors

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 60-85 pound (27 - 39 kg) Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

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

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

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

The Sheepadoodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Coton Chins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Coton Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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