Let's talk Coton de Tulears

The Coton de Tulear should come with a warning for happiness overload for anyone fortunate enough to adopt one. A small, clever and outgoing breed hailing from Madagascar, the Coton de Tulear, also known as the Royal Dog of Madagascar, is cherished for their carefree joviality, abundant affection and clownish antics. Tomfoolery aside, if there is one job the Coton de Tulear takes very seriously, it is providing their humans with enduring companionship and endless joy. Highly adaptable to any loving household, the Coton de Tulear makes a wonderful pet that thrives on time spent with their human families.

Official name: Coton de Tulear

Other names: Royal Dog of Madagascar

Origins: Madagascar

Black and white portrait of a Coton de Tulear

About the Coton de Tulear

The coat is one of the breed’s main characteristics and even provides them with the name. The cotton-textured hair is soft and supple. These dogs have dark, round eyes that express liveliness and intelligence.

Their sociable, happy temperament is one of the primary breed characteristics. These charming little dogs bond easily with their owners and get on well with other dogs.

Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

Breed specifics

Country: Madagascar
Size category: Small
Avg life expectancy: 14-16 years
Lively / Intelligent / Friendly / Sociable / Adaptable

Key facts

Requires a lot of grooming
Makes a great family dog
Garden not essential

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