Coton de Tulear Breed Information
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Coton de Tulear Breed Introduction
The Coton de Tulear breed is effective in household work and can do better without a yard. Rather than a silky coat, their coats are cottony or fluffy.
The Coton de Tulear’s Behavior
Source: the Gifts for Pets website
Recommended for: pet
Coton de Tulear get along with children and other animals. They are devoted, compassionate and alert.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog’s actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Coton de Tulear’s Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Coton de Tulear breed the Gifts for Pets website.
- Size: males 10 – 12 inches; females 9 – 10 inches
- Coat: single coated, fine, slightly wavy, with the texture of cotton
- Color: white with champagne or gray color patches on its ears
The Coton de Tulear’s Origins and History
Source: Wikipedia and the Dog Breed Info website
Country/Region of Origin: Madagascar
Original purpose: guarding
Name: The name Coton is the French word for Cotton.
Historical notes: Coton was a preferred pet by the wealthy residents of Tulear, in the southern part of Madagascar. The breed almost became extinct but still famous among the upper-class family especially in Madagascar and its being popular now in United States.