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

Active
Strung
Energetic
Loyal

United States

United States

Coton de Tulear and Lhasa Apso

English Foxhound, Bloodhound, Virginia Coonhound

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

American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

2000s

1700's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Sable
Brindle

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
White
Brindle

Lhasa-Cotons are known for their coat length.

American English Coonhounds have medium-length coats.

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.

An American English Coonhound can have a litter of 10-12 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

American English Coonhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Ear Infections

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

X-Rays
Eye examination
Full Physical Examination

Lhasa-Cotons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

American English Coonhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Walking

Walking, Playing, Chewing, Play keep away, Hunting, Sniffing, Running, Walk, Run, Boat ride, Play, Eating Snacks, Dog Parks, Walks, Dog park visits

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.

American English Coonhounds 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American English Coonhound, it's at least 10 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.

In general most American English Coonhounds usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The American English Coonhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

American English Coonhound 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
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
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.

For an average 40-65 pound (18 - 29 kg) American English Coonhound 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.

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

The average cost of an American English Coonhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 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.

The average per month expenses of an American English Coonhound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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.

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

American English Coonhounds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

American English Coonhounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Lhasa-Cotons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Lhasa-Cotons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

American English Coonhounds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

American English Coonhounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Lhasa-Cotons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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