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 French 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
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Clever

Poo-Tons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

French Pins are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

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

United States

United States

Poodle and Coton De Tulear

Miniature Pinscher, French Bulldog

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Gray
Brown
Sable
Cream

Brindle
Brown
Red
Black
White

Poo-Tons are known for their coat length.

French Pins have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 French Pin can have a litter of 3-5 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)

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Entropion
Corneal Dystrophy
Pateller Luxation

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye examination

Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Fecal Examination
Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Endocardiogram
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Dermatopathology

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

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

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

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

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 French Pin, it's at least 9 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 French Pins usually need at least 45 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 French 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.

French 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

The average per month expenses of a Poo-Ton is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 French Pin 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.

Poo-Ton is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

French Pins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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.

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

French Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

French 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.

French 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.

French Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Poo-Tons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

French Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.