Coton de Tulear — cost & care
Charming, Bright, Happy-Go-Lucky. Small non-sporting dog.
A Coton de Tulear costs roughly $32,000 over its lifetime (15–19 years), or about $1,740/year: ~$255 food, ~$380 insurance, ~$450 routine vet, ~$400 grooming. Purchase price runs $500–$2,000.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
1.1cups of food / day (~8.5 lb/mo)
1.4cups of water / day
17 yraverage lifespan (15–19)
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A Coton de Tulear eats ~8.5 lb/month. Shop small-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $500–$2,000 |
| Food / year | $255 (1.1 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $380 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $450 |
| Grooming / year | $400 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $250 |
| Total annual | $1,740 |
| Lifetime total | $32,000 |
Breed stats
| Size | Small |
| Avg weight | 12 lb |
| Height | 23–28 in |
| Lifespan | 15–19 yrs |
| Group | Non-Sporting |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 |
| Good with families | 5/5 |
| Apartment-friendly | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 |
| Grooming need | 4/5 |
Common health conditions
Breed-specific hereditary conditions vary — ask a vet about recommended health screening for this breed.
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Coton de Tulear cost per year?
About $1,740 a year — roughly $255 food, $380 insurance, $450 vet and $400 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Coton de Tulear?
Around $32,000 across its 15–19-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Coton de Tulear eat?
About 1.1 cups of food a day (~8.5 lb per month).
How much water should a Coton de Tulear drink?
About 1.4 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Coton de Tulear hypoallergenic?
No — the Coton de Tulear sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.