While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Lhasapoos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the English Cotralian is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Faithful
Instinctual

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

United States

United States

Poodle, Lhasa Apso

English Cocker Spaniel, Australian Shepherd

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Hazel

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Gray
Black
Brown
Cream

Black
White
Blue
Red

Lhasapoos are known for their coat length.

English Cotralians have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Lhasapoo 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 English 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Kidney Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Deafness
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Allergies

Otitis Externa
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Hip & Eye

Skin Scraping
Ear Examination
Ophthalmic Exam
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Skin Biopsy
Orthopedic Exam
Thyroid Biopsies
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels

Lhasapoos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

English Cotralians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Fetch, Walk, Road trip, Off-leash

Fetch

Lhasapoos 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.

English 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 Lhasapoo, 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 English Cotralian, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhasapoos 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 English Cotralians usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

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

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Lhasapoo 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 38-45 pound (17 - 20 kg) English 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 Lhasapoo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an English Cotralian is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lhasapoo is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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 English Cotralian 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.

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

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

Lhasapoos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Lhasapoos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

English Cotralians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

Lhasapoos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The English 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.