Lhasa-Coton Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Vocal

Lhasa-Coton dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Lhasa-Coton. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Coton de Tulear and Lhasa Apso

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

2000s

Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Sable
Brindle

The coat of a Lhasa-Coton dog is generally known for its length.

Straight

A Lhasa-Coton 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.

Lhasa-Cotons 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 Lhasa-Coton 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.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

Lhasa-Coton have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Lhasa-Coton breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Walking

Lhasa-Cotons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhasa-Coton dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lhasa-Coton, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhasa-Cotons 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.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Lhasa-Coton 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.

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

The average per month expenses of a Lhasa-Coton 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.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Lhasa-Cotons are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

A Lhasa-Cotons typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Lhasa-Cotons are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Lhasa-Cotons are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Lhasa-Cotons are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Lhasa-Coton is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Lhasa-Coton 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.

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