Unfortunately, the English Cotralian 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, Bich-poos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Cheerful
Faithful
Instinctual

English Cotralians are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Bich-poos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

Australia

English Cocker Spaniel, Australian Shepherd

Poodle and Bichon Frise

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1990s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Blue
Red

Fawn
White

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.

A Bich-poo 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.

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

Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

Otitis Externa
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)

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

Eye
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

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

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

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

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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.

Bich-poos 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.

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.

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

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.

In general most Bich-poos 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 English Cotralian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

Bich-poo 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
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

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.

For an average 9-18 pound (4 - 8 kg) Bich-poo 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 an English Cotralian is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bich-poo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Bich-poo 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.

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

Bich-poos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Bich-poos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Bich-poos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Bich-poos are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Bich-poos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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.

Bich-poos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.