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This breed is a mix between specific Poodles and the Coton de Tulear. The mixture of these two breeds means that although it’s a small dog, it is also quite energetic. It bounds from playtime to cuddles and back again, always looking to be the center stage. For the most part, any person who encounters this adorable pup won’t be able to stop themselves from falling in love.
Description.
The Poo-Ton is a bundle of love and energy! They love to belong to a family, wherever they might be. Due to their small size, this dog can adapt to living in an apartment setting. They are an excellent choice for first-time dog owners.
Poo-Ton dogs are hypoallergenic.
No dog is 100% hypoallergenic. Yet dogs are given these labels if they have a higher tendency not to affect allergies. In the case of the Poo-Ton, both of the parents, Poodle and Coton de Tulear, are hypoallergenic, meaning Poo-Ton puppies are as well.
The Poo-Ton are long-lived pups compared to other small breeds.
Poo-Ton dogs not only inherit the desired hypoallergenic traits from their parents, but they also inherit a long life. The Coton de Tulear typically lives 14-16 years, and Miniature Poodles live for an average of 15 years. Combined into the Poo-Ton, it can live anywhere from 12 to 16 years and sometimes even beyond. Taking excellent care of the dogs can help extend their lives for as long as possible.
Only specific poodles can be used to breed a true Poo-Ton.
Not just any Poodle can be used to breed a Poo-Ton. This is partially to maintain its size, as a standard poodle can stand 18 to 24 inches tall, dwarfing the small Poo-Ton.
Breeders can only call their puppies Poo-Tons if they are bred with a Coton de Tulear and a Toy Poodle or a Miniature Poodle.
They weigh up to 15 pounds and reach a height of around 12 inches. The coat can be medium to long and can be curly or wavy depending on which parent breed they resemble. It is also light in texture.
Key Facts
- Height: 10-14”
- Size: Small-Medium
- Weight: 13-18lbs depending on if Toy, Mini or Standard
- Availability: Might take some effort to find
- Talents: Performing tricks, Companionship
Notes
Since Poo-Ton dogs are so intelligent, they don’t only want physical exercise but also mental stimulation. Give them small puzzles to figure out with treats as rewards, or hold energetic training sessions with games and fun new commands. Activities like these help prevent boredom and keep them active and healthy.
The Poo-Ton is a highly intelligent dog, inheriting positive traits from its impressive parents. The most noticeable characteristics of this dog are the affection and love that they shower their people with, along with their energy. They are vigilant dogs and can be trained to function in multiple different capacities, such as a watchdog, albeit their small size. This breed is also called Doodle-Ton, Cotondoodle, or Cotonpoo because of the fluffy coat. Because of how intelligent this dog is and their desire to please their masters, they easily pick up new tricks and commands. They love to have fun and are quite responsive. Incorporating training games into their sessions helps keep them engaged and satisfies their playful nature. They are not known to be excessive barkers but may bark at strangers if they come close.
Are These Dogs Good for Families?
These dogs are great fits for families. They are rarely aggressive and love to play. These traits, combined with their small size, making them perfect pets to have around if there are small children in the home.
Does This Breed Get Along with Other Pets?
This breed tends to be sociable and friendly. When these pups are socialized, especially if done early, they will be happy to have other dogs and even cats as new playmates.
Since Poo-Ton dogs are so intelligent, they don’t only want physical exercise but also mental stimulation. Give them small puzzles to figure out with treats as rewards, or hold energetic training sessions with games and fun new commands. Activities like these help prevent boredom and keep them active and healthy.
Training
Due to their sweet personality, they have a deep desire to please their trainers and owners. During training, they pick commands up quickly with a firm consistency and plenty of positive reinforcement.
Owning a Poo-Ton is as close as you might get to owning a fluffy angel. This breed is cuddly, loving, and smart.
Behavior
- Children: Excellent with children
- Friendliness: Very Friendly
- Trainability: Fairly easy to train
- Independence: Fairly independent
- Dominance: Moderate
- Other Pets: Great with other pets
- Combativeness: Friendly with other pets
- Noise: Average barker
- Indoors: Moderately active indoors
- Owner: Good for novice owners
Care
- Grooming: Regular grooming needed
- Trimming and Stripping: Some trimming or stripping needed
- Coat: Curly/Medium coat
- Shedding: None or Very Light
- Docking: Ears and tail are not cropped or docked
- Exercise: Moderate exercise needed
- Jogging: Not a good jogging companion
- Apartments: If sufficiently exercised, will be okay in an apartment
- Outdoor Space: Ok with or without a yard if exercised
- Climate: Does well in most climates
- Longevity: Average (12-16 years)
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