Tulear cotton
Country: Madagascar Life expectancy: 15 years old Height: between 23 and 25 cm females / 26 to 28 cm males Weight: 3.5 and 5 kg females / 4 to 6 kg males
History, origin & features
The Coton de Tuléar is native to the region of the same name in southern Madagascar. Highly prized for its companionship, it was imported from Europe by the French colonists on the island: small Bichon-type dogs were all the rage at the time.
The selection of this extremely hardy breed has created a robust, lively and fast dog.
Although small in stature, the Coton de Tuléar is a good hunter, having long lived in a semi-wild state. The Coton de Tulear is eminently sociable, both with humans and other animals. They are cheerful, playful, active dogs with a stable, affectionate character that can adapt to any environment.
Despite their small size, Cotons de Tuléar are energetic dogs that need to exercise every day. The Coton de Tuléar is characterized by its small size and long, soft, cottony white hair, from which it takes its name. Their round eyes are systematically dark in color, and they usually exude an intelligent air. These are dogs of unfailing robustness. Their superb coat protects them from the cold of the night as well as the heat of the day.