The Coton de Tulear is a bichon-type dog related to the French Bichons and the Italian Bolognese. This is the “Official Dog of Madagascar”, and has even been honored on a postage stamp in 1974.
Cotons, from the French word for cotton, have a very cottony or fluffy haircoat rather than silky. They have a long topcoat which, when left long, resembles a bale of cotton. Accepted colors for this breed are white, white & black, or tri-colored; however, the all white dogs are preferred by show breeders.
This breed is very friendly, gentle, affectionate and alert. They are very sociable and get along great with children. Since they are small, they make a great apartment dog for someone in that situation that wants a small, loyal friend. They are also great watchdogs due to their attentiveness. Their most endearing “trick” is their tendency to jump and walk on their hind legs.
If you own a Coton de Tulear, please feel free to let us know about them or post pictures. For more information about this cute breed, reach out to www.dogbreedinfo.com.
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