Coton de Tuléar

Description

Coton de Tuléar suggests the most conspicuous feature of the breed  is its coat, which is fluffy rather than silky. The breed has a long topcoat consisting of hair. Colors come in white & black, white & brown or pure white (very rare). Some dogs have yellowish markings on the ears.

Temprament

Related to the Bichons, a Coton has a friendly, gentle, affectionate and alert temprament. They are very sociable that get along well with children, other dogs and even other animals. Very attached to his home and master they always wnat to be in their presence. Cotons will do anything to please and make a fairly good watchdog. Easily trained, they will perform tricks and are full of surprises. One of their most endearing traits is a tendency to jump onto their hind legs and actually walk several steps. Ocassionally Cotons can be stubborn since they have a mind of their own.

List of Coton Breeders (by far not a complete list!) click here