Coton Chin

​United States

Japanese Chin and Coton de Tulear

Unknown

Brown

Black

Black
White
Red
Pied

The coat of a Coton Chin falls in the medium length category.

Straight

4-6 puppies per pregnancy

A Coton Chin 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.

Coton Chins are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Coton Chin is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Murmur
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Urinary Stones

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Coton Chin have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Coton Chin breed is known for their relaxed and calm nature and tendency to sleep for long periods of time.

Medium

Coton Chins 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.

9 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Coton Chin, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

30 minutes

In general most Coton Chins 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.

The Coton Chin is a breed of dog that requires a significant amount of grooming. They will also require regular trims, and a professional groomer's help is often necessary to keep their coat in good condition. They may also need regular baths to maintain their coat and skin.

Weekly

Coton Chin 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
Nail Clipper

1 cups

For an average 8-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Coton Chin 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.

$1.00 - $1.40 / day

The average cost of a Coton Chin is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

$35 - $42 / month

The average per month expenses of a Coton Chin 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.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Coton Chins are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Coton Chins are average friendly dogs towards children.

Coton Chins are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Coton Chins are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Coton Chins are very friendly around strangers.

The Coton Chin is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Coton Chin is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Coton Chin dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.