Coton de Tulear
- Height 25–28 cm 23–25 cm
- Weight 4–7 kg 4–6 kg
- Life span 14–17 years
- Exercise 30 min/day
The Coton de Tulear is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group. It comes from Madagascar, Toliara (Tulear). Males weigh 4–7 kg and females 4–6 kg. It stands 23–28 cm tall. It typically lives 14–17 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Coton de Tulear is a small, fluffy breed with a cotton-like coat that is soft and hypoallergenic. It is known for its friendly and playful personality.
- Group
- Non-Sporting Group
- Origin
- Madagascar, Toliara (Tulear)
- Coat
- long · white, white and grey, white and tan, white and black, and tricolor
- Also known as
- Coton and Royal Dog of Madagascar
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Coton de Tulear. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from usactc.org en.wikipedia.org fci.be dailypaws.com malagasycotonclub.org
Coton de Tulear FAQ
- How long does a Coton de Tulear live?
- The Coton de Tulear has a life span of 14–17 years.
- How big does a Coton de Tulear get?
- Males weigh 4–7 kg and females 4–6 kg. Height ranges from 23–28 cm.
- Is the Coton de Tulear hypoallergenic?
- No, the Coton de Tulear is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Coton de Tulear in?
- The Coton de Tulear is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.
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