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

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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Inquisitive
Trainable
Vocal

Avoid Jalands as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Silky Cotons are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Japanese Chin and West Highland White Terrier

Silky Terrier and Coton de Tulear

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®

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

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Fawn
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable

Jalands have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Silky Cotons have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Jaland can have a litter of 2-5 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 Silky 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.

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

Silky Cotons are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

Seborrhea
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Entropion
Deafness
Cataracts
Atopy Dermatitis

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes

Cardiac
Hearing
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Blood Tests

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

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

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

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

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jaland, it's at least 7 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 Silky Coton, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Jalands require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Silky Coton 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Jaland is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Silky Coton is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Jaland is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Silky 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.

Jaland has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Silky Coton 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.

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

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

Jalands have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Silky Cotons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Silky Cotons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Jalands are highly friendly around strangers.

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