Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Clever

Active
Playful
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Good-natured
Quiet
Faithful

French Pins are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Cotralians aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

​United States

Miniature Pinscher, French Bulldog

Australian Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel

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

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

Unknown

​Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brindle
Brown
Red
Black
White

Black
Brown
Gray
Red
Silver
White

Straight

Wavy

A French Pin can have a litter of 3-5 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 Cotralian can have a litter of 6-9 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.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Cardiomyopathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Eye Abnormalities
Familial Nephropathy
Hepatitis

Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Fecal Examination
Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Endocardiogram
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Dermatopathology

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Joint Fluid Sample

French Pins are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Cotralians' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

French Pin has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Cotralian has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Cotralians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

French Pins 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.

Cotralians 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 French Pin, it's at least 9 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 Cotralian, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most French Pins usually need at least 45 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 Cotralians 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.

The French Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Cotralian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) French Pin 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 30-60 pound (14 - 27 kg) Cotralian 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 French Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Cotralian is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a French Pin 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.

The average per month expenses of a Cotralian is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

French Pins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Cotralian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

French Pins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Cotralian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

French Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Cotralians are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

French Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Cotralians are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

French Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

French Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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