Coton De Tulear dog (Temperament, Health, History & Grooming)

The Coton de Tulear is a very friendly, affectionate, loving, and gentle breed, and tends to get on well with other animals, dogs, and children.

Coton de Tulear Temperament

This breed has a very sociable personality and loved being around its family and owners. This is a dog that loves to please and is eager, alert, and intelligent. The Coton de Tulear is a fast learner, which means that training can be fun and effective. However, this breed also has a very independent and stubborn streak, and this can make training more difficult unless you adopt the right attitude and training method.

Coton de Tulear Physical Features

The name Coton de Tulear derives from the French term for cotton, and a very distinctive feature of this breed is the beautiful, cotton-like coat, which is fluffy and long. The coloring of the coat is white or black and white, although it can be tri-colored with yellow markings.

These dogs have lovely dark eyes that give it a sweet expression, along with a black button nose, which also adds to the sweet and endearing appearance of these dogs. This is a rare breed, and its weight varies from around 12-15 pounds and its height from around 10-12 inches.

Is he right for you?

The Coton de Tulear gets on well with other animals, children, and other dogs, and this makes it a good choice for those looking for a family dog. Although he can be a little stubborn and independent, this is a dog that is full of tricks and is fun, entertaining, and intelligent.

He makes a good watchdog, and although he enjoys activity and exercise he will adapt well to apartment living as well as living in a house with a garden, providing suitable exercise is given in a safe and appropriate area if there is no garden or yard available. This is not the choice for those that are away for long periods or do not have time to devote to a pet, as this breed devotes itself to its owner. Low shedding makes this a good breed for allergy sufferers.

Coton de Tulear Health Problems

Overall, the Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed and has low incidences of many health problems typically associated with smaller dogs.

Coton de Tulear Grooming requirements

Although the bathing requirements of this breed are not high – once or twice yearly is more than adequate – you will need to ensure that the coat is brushed daily, and hair between the pads of the feet and the ear passages removed.

Coton de Tulear History

Developed on the island of Madagascar since the 1600s, the Coton de Tulear is related to the Italian Bolognese and the French Bichon. This is a rare breed and has only been introduced in Europe and the United States over the last couple of decades. The breed has enjoyed great popularity in its native country for some time and is slowly becoming more popular and well known in the United States and Europe.

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Dog group

The Coton de Tulear comes under the gun dog, companion group.