Guide Note
The Coton de Tulear is a small dog breed with soft, cottony hair.
Fast Facts
- Origin: Madagascar
- Lifespan: 14 to 16 years
- Height: 8 to 10 inches
- Weight range: 8 to 13 pounds
- 1974: First introduced into the United States
- The official dog of Madagascar
- Name is pronounced "coTAWN day two-LEE are"
- Grow hair instead of fur
Temperament
Cotons are sweet, happy and boisterous dogs that get along well with people and other dogs. Their intelligence makes them easily trainable.1
History
The Coton's ancestors are believed to have been brought to Madagascar by Spanish and Portuguese sailors around the 15th or 16th century to serve as companions and rid the ships of rats.2
- ↑ Coton de Tulear Club of Canada: [1]
- ↑ The United States of America Coton de Tulear Club: [2]
