“The Coton de Tulear (pronounced co-TAWN day-too-LEE-are) means Cotton of Tulear in French, with cotton relating to its coat and Tulear coming from the seaport on the tip of the island of Madagascar. These puppies’ ancestors, which might also be ancestors to the Bichon Frise, Maltese, and Bolognese, had been stored as partners on sea trading ships. One of those ships sunk off Tulear, and numerous little white puppies survived and came ashore. Some have become feral and mixed with local puppies.

In the seventeenth century, the local Merina human beings adopted the puppies and offered them to the Merina the Aristocracy. When the French laid claim to Madagascar in the late seventeenth century, French the Aristocracy adopted the puppies and decreed no commoners could own them. They were called the Royal Dog of Madagascar. When Madagascar attained independence in the mid-1900s, tourism expanded, and site visitors took Cotons home.

The first Coton got here to America in 1974. The Fèdèration Cynologique Internationale (FCI) identified the Coton in 1987, growing demand and depleting local stocks. In 1992, Madagascar started limiting the number of exported Cotons. There is some disagreement about the right kind of breed among the prominent breed clubs, fueled by disagreement over pursuing AKC recognition. The AKC accepted the Coton de Tulear into the Non-Sporting group in 2014.”

Temperement

The Coton is a playful, merry, boisterous companion, keen to entertain and please. He may be very affectionate and likes to be loved. He usually gets along well with strangers, children, different dogs, and different pets. Many are easily trained. He is calm inside. Although not a huge barker, he can still produce a collection of vocalizations.

Upkeep

The Coton is energetic and may run off a maximum of his energy with active games interior or in the yard. However, walks also are essential for mental stimulation. Although shedding is minimal, coat care is the breed’s largest challenge because the coat tangles and mats easily. Comb with a pin brush daily. Any leaves or twigs in the coat must be eliminated immediately before they become tangled. Weekly bathing is suggested.

Health

“Major diagnosis: none
Minor diagnosis: patellar luxation
Occasionally seen: CHD
Suggested tests: knee, hip
Life span: 13–15 years”

Disclaimer

Note: While the characteristics mentioned here may frequently represent this breed, dogs are individuals whose personalities and appearances will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.