While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Coton Schnauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Bull Chow Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Lively
Trainable
Fearless
Spirited
Vocal

Active
Aloof
Independent
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Keen
Quiet
Detached

Coton Schnauzers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Bull Chow Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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Coton de Tulear and Miniature Schnauzer

Bull Terrier, Chow Chow

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Pied
Black
Silver

Red
Black
White

Coton Schnauzers are known for their coat length.

Bull Chow Terriers have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

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

Bull Chow Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Bull Chow Terriers 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
Pancreatitis

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Diabetes
Dry Eye
Atopy

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel

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

Bull Chow Terriers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Fetch

Playing, Playing fetch, Tug-of-war

Coton Schnauzers 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.

Bull Chow Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Coton Schnauzer, it's at least 7 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 Bull Chow Terrier, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Coton Schnauzers 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.

In general most Bull Chow Terriers 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 Schnauzers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Bull Chow Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Bull Chow Terrier 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Coton Schnauzer 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 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Bull Chow Terrier 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 Schnauzer is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Bull Chow Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Coton Schnauzer 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 Bull Chow Terrier 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 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.

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

Bull Chow Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Bull Chow Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Bull Chow Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Bull Chow Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Bull Chow Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.