Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Willful

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

German Wirehaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever

Coton de Tulear and Pug

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

2000s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

German Wirehaired Labs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Pug-Cotons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Wavy

A German Wirehaired Lab 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.

While the German Wirehaired Lab breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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.

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

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

Entropion
Cataracts

Allergies
Dry Eye

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Full Physical Examination

Full Body Physical Examination

German Wirehaired Lab has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

German Wirehaired Labs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

German Wirehaired Labs 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.

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 German Wirehaired Lab, 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 Pug-Coton, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Wirehaired Labs usually need at least 120 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.

The German Wirehaired Lab has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Pug-Coton requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

German Wirehaired Lab 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
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) German Wirehaired Lab 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 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 a German Wirehaired Lab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Lab is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

German Wirehaired Labs 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.

German Wirehaired Labs 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.

German Wirehaired Labs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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

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