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

Unfortunately, the Doxie-Pin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Faithful
Vocal
Instinctual

Playful
Stubborn
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Devoted
Lively
Clever

Poo-Tons make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Doxie-Pins are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Poodle and Coton De Tulear

Miniature Pinscher, Dachshund

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Gray
Brown
Sable
Cream

Brown
Black
Red

Poo-Tons are known for their coat length.

Doxie-Pins have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Poo-Ton 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.

A Doxie-Pin can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Entropion
Corneal Dystrophy
Pateller Luxation

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma

Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye examination

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs
Blood Tests

Poo-Tons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Doxie-Pins are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Poo-Ton has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Doxie-Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Poo-Tons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Doxie-Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Poo-Ton dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Doxie-Pins bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Playdate

Playing, Play keep away, Play, Fetch, Walk, Keep away, Tug-of-war, Chase, Hide & Seek, Naptime, Walking, Shoe chewing, Run, Sleep, Hike, Sun bathing, Sleeping, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Watching tv, Road trip, Nap, Running, Love trrats, Love Car Ride, Playdate, Painting nails, Eating Snacks, Tag, Snuggling

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poo-Ton, it's at least 8 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 Doxie-Pin, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poo-Tons 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.

In general most Doxie-Pins 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.

Poo-Tons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Doxie-Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Doxie-Pin 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
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Poo-Tons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Doxie-Pin is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Poo-Tons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Doxie-Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Poo-Tons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

Doxie-Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Poo-Tons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Doxie-Pins are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.