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 Smooth Foodle 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
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

​United States

United States

Coton de Tulear and Miniature Schnauzer

Poodle and Smooth Fox Terrier

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Pied
Black
Silver

Black
Brown
Gray
Blue
Silver
White

Coton Schnauzers are known for their coat length.

Smooth Foodles have medium-length coats.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Pancreatitis

Patellar Luxation
Sebaceous Adenitis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease

Deafness
Cataracts
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Bleeding Disorder
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Canine Cushing’s Disease
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Myasthenia Gravis
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Various Blood Testing Modalities
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

Coton Schnauzer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Foodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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.

Smooth Foodles 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 Smooth Foodle, it's at least 10 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 Smooth Foodles usually need at least 90 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.

Smooth Foodles 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.

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

Smooth Foodle 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

Pin Brush
Deshedder
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 5-65 pound (2 - 29 kg) Smooth Foodle feed 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.

The average cost of a Coton Schnauzer is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Smooth Foodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Smooth Foodle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

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

Smooth Foodles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Smooth Foodles are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Smooth Foodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Coton Schnauzers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Smooth Foodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.