Friendly
Gentle
Intelligent
Loyal
Protective
Responsive
Social
Hard working
Docile
Obedient
Elegant
Herding

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

Collies shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Pug-Cotons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose a Collie if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

Collie, Sheepdog

Coton de Tulear and Pug

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Sable
Blue

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

Straight

Wavy

A Collie can have a litter of 14-16 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.

Collies 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.

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

Pug-Cotons typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Collie Eye Anomaly

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

Allergies
Skin Problems
Dermatomyositis
Nasal Solar Dermatitis

Allergies
Dry Eye

Eye
Blood Test
(Dna Test For Pra)
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Full Body Physical Examination

Collie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Collies are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Collie, it's at least 10 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.

In general most Collies usually need at least 45 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 Pug-Cotons 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.

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

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

Collie 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

For an average 60-75 pound (27 - 34 kg) Collie feed 3.2 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 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Pug-Coton 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.

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Collie 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.

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.

Collie 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.

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

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

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

Pug-Cotons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Collies 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.

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

Pug-Cotons are highly friendly around strangers.

The Collie is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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