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Description:

Height: 10 - 12 inches
Weight: 12 - 15 lbs

Colors:
Coat: Single coated. Approximately 3-3½ inches long, fine, slightly wavy, texture of cotton, shown in natural state. Color White. Slight lemon or gray color on ears acceptable; dark pigmentation.

Temperament: Coton De Tulears are very devoted to its master, the Coton always wants to be in their presence and tries its best to please.
With Children: Very Good
With Pets: Very Good

Watch-dog: Good
Guard-dog: Very Poor

Care and Exercise: Its long coat requires relatively little care, but still needs periodic grooming.

Health Issues: No genetic defects

Life Span: 16 years
Litter Size:

Country of Origin: Madagascar
History: The Coton de Tulear is a relative to the Bichon-type dogs and the Italian Bolognese. There are a couple of theories about its arrival in Madagascar: arriving with French troops, or from a shipwreck off of the island. It was used mainly as a companion dog in the Tulear region of Madagascar. It dates back to the 1600's, but it wasn't until the 70's and 80's that it really became known in Europe and North America.

Class: Toy
Registries: CKC, KC, FCI, AKC (1/2004)

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