Dignified
Loyal
Sweet
Tempered
Intelligent
Generous
Patient
Thoughtful

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Cheerful
Vocal

Great Dane, Deerhound

Coton de Tulear and Pug

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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

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Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
Brindle

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

Irish Wolfhounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Pug-Cotons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Wavy

An Irish Wolfhound can have a litter of 6-10 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 Pug-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.

Irish Wolfhounds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Pug-Cotons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Irish Wolfhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Pug-Cotons typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Gastric Torsion

Patellar Luxation
Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Corneal Ulcer
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Osteosarcoma
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Allergies
Dry Eye

Hip
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Full Body Physical Examination

Irish Wolfhounds are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Irish Wolfhound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Irish Wolfhounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Pug-Cotons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Irish Wolfhounds are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

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

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

Irish Wolfhounds 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.

Pug-Cotons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Pug-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 Irish Wolfhound, it's at least 15 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 Pug-Coton, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Irish Wolfhounds 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 Pug-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.

Irish Wolfhound 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

For an average 100-120 pound (45 - 54 kg) Irish Wolfhound feed 4.5 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 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Pug-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 an Irish Wolfhound is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of an Irish Wolfhound is between $126 - $147. This makes an average of $1512 - $1764 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 Pug-Coton 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.

Irish Wolfhounds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Irish Wolfhounds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

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

Irish Wolfhounds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Pug-Cotons are highly friendly around strangers.

Irish Wolfhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Pug-Cotons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.