Coton de Tulear
Madagascar · 9–11 in tall · 8–13 lb · long double coat
Next to the average dog it is quiet, grooming-heavy, outgoing with strangers, and dog-friendly. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds very little.
Find out if a Coton de Tulear suits youA good fit if…
- you have young children
- there is already a dog at home
- this is your first dog — the scores point to a manageable one
- you would rather not vacuum daily
Think twice if…
- you do not want a grooming routine
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Coton de Tuléar is a breed of small dog named for the city of Tuléar (also known as Toliara) in Madagascar. This breed is thought to have originated from a group of small white dogs that swam across the Malagasy channel following a shipwreck. Known for its cotton-like coat, the Coton de Tuléar typically grows to no more than 8. 2 kg (18 lb), and is white, sometimes with grey, tan, black, or tri-colored markings.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
