Is the Cesky Terrier or the Coton de Tulear better for families with children?

Both the Cesky Terrier and the Coton de Tulear are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Cesky Terrier or the Coton de Tulear?

The Cesky Terrier and Coton de Tulear shed a similar amount (low).

Which is easier to train, the Cesky Terrier or the Coton de Tulear?

The Cesky Terrier is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

Is Cesky Terrier or Coton de Tulear bigger?

Cesky Terrier and Coton de Tulear are a similar size (Small).

Which barks more, Cesky Terrier or Coton de Tulear?

Coton de Tulear tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Cesky Terrier is the quieter choice.

Which is better for apartment living, Cesky Terrier or Coton de Tulear?

For apartment or apartment living, Cesky Terrier has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Cesky Terrier vs Coton de Tulear: Which Is Friendlier?

Cesky Terrier vs Coton de Tulear: full comparison

Trait	Cesky Terrier	Coton de Tulear
Size	Small	Small
Energy level	Medium	Medium
Trainability	High	Medium
Friendliness	Medium	Very High
Good with children	High	High
Grooming needs	Very High	Very High
Shedding	Low	Low
Barking	Low	Medium
Protectiveness	Low	Low
Adaptability	High	High
Typical lifespan	14 years	15 years
Hypoallergenic	No	Yes

Key differences at a glance

The Coton de Tulear has noticeably higher friendliness than the Cesky Terrier.

Size and living space

The Cesky Terrier is a compact little dog that fits small homes easily and never crowds a room. By comparison, the Coton de Tulear is a compact little dog that fits small homes easily and never crowds a room. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Cesky Terrier needs a solid walk or two a day plus some active play. The Coton de Tulear needs a solid walk or two a day plus some active play. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Cesky Terrier demands daily coat care plus professional grooming to stay in shape and sheds only lightly. The Coton de Tulear demands daily coat care plus professional grooming to stay in shape and sheds only lightly. The Coton de Tulear is also considered hypoallergenic, an advantage for allergy sufferers. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Cesky Terrier takes to training fast and works willingly, is generally quiet, barking only occasionally and is reliably good with children and a solid family choice. The Coton de Tulear picks things up at a fair pace with steady practice, barks a moderate amount, usually with reason and is reliably good with children and a solid family choice. On guarding instinct, Cesky Terrier is not especially protective and is welcoming to visitors, whereas Coton de Tulear is not especially protective and is welcoming to visitors.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Cesky Terrier has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
For families with young children, Coton de Tulear has the edge, being the more naturally child-friendly and sociable of the two.
For first-time dog owners, Cesky Terrier has the edge, as it is easier to train and more forgiving of beginner mistakes.
For being left alone during the workday, Cesky Terrier has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, Coton de Tulear has the edge, as it is hypoallergenic and lower-shedding.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Cesky Terrier if you want an easier dog to train or you prefer a quieter dog.

Choose the Coton de Tulear if you need a hypoallergenic, low-dander coat, you want a more outgoing, sociable dog, or you want a longer-lived breed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Cesky Terrier or the Coton de Tulear better for families with children?: Both the Cesky Terrier and the Coton de Tulear are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Cesky Terrier or the Coton de Tulear?: The Cesky Terrier and Coton de Tulear shed a similar amount (low).
Which is easier to train, the Cesky Terrier or the Coton de Tulear?: The Cesky Terrier is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.
Is Cesky Terrier or Coton de Tulear bigger?: Cesky Terrier and Coton de Tulear are a similar size (Small).
Which barks more, Cesky Terrier or Coton de Tulear?: Coton de Tulear tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Cesky Terrier is the quieter choice.
Which is better for apartment living, Cesky Terrier or Coton de Tulear?: For apartment or apartment living, Cesky Terrier has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Cesky Terrier vs Coton de Tulear