About The Coton De Tulear

Breed Characteristics

The Coton de Tulear earned its name from its unique, cotton-like hair, and for a port city in Madagascar, Tulear. Its dry, wind-tossed coat is probably the easiest to maintain of any long-hair breed. The hair is about four inches long, dries quickly when wet, and requires little brushing. It sheds very little, and rarely bothers people who suffer from chronic allergies.

There is one particular color for the Coton de Tulear, White with champagne color patches on its ears. Coton de Tulears are hearty dogs and, with acclimation, frolic in desert heat and winter snow. The breed is extremely healthy, long lived and has no known genetic defects.

Probably the most outstanding characteristic of the Coton de Tulear is its behavior. The Coton is a “companion dog”, bred for the pure delight of its intelligent, loving attention to its human family. The Coton de Tulear is an alert, lively companion, but it is slow to anger, rarely barks, and has never been know to bite a human. They usually snuggle in the lap or rest close-by like a small, elegant, mohair rug.

Coton de Tulears are calm, sturdy dogs who enjoy most household pets including other dogs and cats. Coton de Tulears cock their heads attentively when spoken to, smile and stand of walk on their hind legs to please their human family. They are easily trained.

A Coton de Tulear quickly becomes a family member and retains a puppy-like joy throughout its long life.

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