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Coton De Tulear Puppies for Sale
Coton De Tulear
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Description |
Coton is the French word for Cotton. Like the name
suggests the most conspicuous feature of the Coton De Tulear is its coat, which
is cottony or fluffy rather than silky. It has a long topcoat. The fluffy hair
covers the thin, lightly-muscled forelegs. Colors come in white & black and
white. (White is preferred by breeders.) Some have slightly yellowish markings
on the ears. |
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Temperament |
This is a typical bichon-type dog. Very friendly,
gentle, affectionate, and alert. Cotons are very sociable dogs that get along
well with children, other dogs and animals. Very attached to its home and master
- wanting always to be in their presence and trying its best to please. The
Coton makes a great watchdog. Full of tricks and surprises to fulfill his
master's every wish. One of their most endearing traits is a tendency to jump
and walk on their hind legs. Their teasing expressions enhance any home willing
to spend a few moments a day in the necessary play and grooming routines. The
Coton learns quite quickly but can occasionally be a little bit stubborn.
Although they are intelligent and eager to work, they do have a mind of their
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Height, Weight |
Height: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm.)
Weight: 12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The Coton is good for apartment life. They are
fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
Cotons like to swim and play. They enjoy wide open
spaces and can follow their masters on horseback for many miles. They do well in
various areas of dog sports such as agility skills trials and catch. As active
as they are, they will adapt well to the family's situation, so long as they are
taken for a daily walk. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 14-16 years. |
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Grooming |
The long, light-textured hair requires daily,
careful grooming. The dead hair should be brushed and combed out. Excess hair
between the pads of the feet and in the inner ears should be removed. They do
not need a bath more than once or twice a year which will be adequate to keep
them clean. The coat should not be scissored. Cotons sheds little to no hair.
This breed is good for allergy sufferers. |
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Origin |
The Coton is a bichon-type related to the French
Bichons and the Italian Bolognese. It is even possible in some cases that native
dogs of other types were crossbred. It most likely arrived in Madagascar with
French troops, or with the administrators who followed. The breed was virtually
unknown until it was reintroduced to Europe and America in the last 20 years.
For centuries, the Coton was a favored companion of the wealthy residents of
Tulear, in southern Madagascar, where it continued to breed to type. A dog with
similar origins was popular on the French Island of Reunion, off the east coast
of Madagascar, but became extinct. The original bichon-type extended back
possibly one thousand years ago or more. Although still rare, it has enjoyed
considerable popularity with the Madagascar upper-class for some years and is
becoming increasingly popular in the United States. The breed was recognized by
the FCI in 1970. |
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Gun Dog, Companion Group |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, NKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Photo Courtesy of Chesterfield Coton De Tulear
Puppy Photo
Photo Courtesy of Chesterfield Coton De Tulear
Ami, a female
Coton De Tulear puppy
Furio, a male
Coton De Tulear all groomed up
Coton De Tulear
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