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

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

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Outright
Tempered
Cheerful
Quiet
Athletic

Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Intelligent
Playful
Vocal

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

Coton de Tulears are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Greyhound, Labrador Retriever

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

Unknown

1600s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
Blue
Silver
Red
Gray
Brindle
Brown

White
Gray
Red

Greyadors have medium-length coats.

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Greyador can have a litter of 5-10 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 Coton de Tulear can have a litter of 14-16 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.

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Otitis Externa
Cataracts
Hyperthyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Hips
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Blood Tests
Elbows

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Run, Walk, Swimming, Chase, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Walking, Bike ride, Go on Vacation, Go to the park, Frisbee, Playdate, Road trip, Catch treats, Brushing, Nap, Bath time, Hide & Seek, Off-leash, Chasing, Cuddling, Ball games, Swim, Snuggling, Long walks, PTSD service, Teaching tricks, Quick running, Cats, Other dogs

Snuggling, Sniffing, Marking, Exploring, Fetch, Running, Walk, Catch treats, Play, Watching tv, Sleeping

Greyadors 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.

Coton de Tulears 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Greyador, it's at least 12 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 Coton de Tulear, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Greyadors 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.

In general most Coton de Tulears 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 Greyador is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Coton de Tulears have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Coton de Tulear 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Greyador 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.

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Coton de Tulear feed 0.7 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 Greyador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Greyador 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.

The average per month expenses of a Coton de Tulear 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 Greyador is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Coton de Tulears make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

Coton de Tulears are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Greyadors are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Greyadors are highly friendly around strangers.

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

The Greyador is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Coton de Tulears are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.