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About the Coton De Tulear BreedThe Coton is the "Official Dog of Madagascar," and a tri-color Coton was honored on a postage stamp in 1974. The Coton's ancestors were brought to Madagascar in the 16th and 17th century on pirate ships. It was the companion dog of the Merina (the ruling tribe) in Madagascar. It has very little prey drive and is not a hunting dog. The cottony coat may be the result of a single gene mutation. This small, friendly dog caught the fancy of the Malagasy royalty and for a time in Madagascar they were the only people allowed to keep Cotons. Although still rare, it has enjoyed considerable popularity with the Madagascar upper-class for some years and is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. |
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Coton De Tulear"The Royal Dog of Madagascar" Non-shedding, Hypo-allergenic Champion Bloodlines Big dog benefits, petite packaging |
Multiple registries with differing standards describe the Coton de Tuléar, but in general, it has very soft hair, comparable to cotton, a prominent black nose, large expressive eyes (usually covered by bangs) and somewhat short puffy legs. They come in white, black & white, or black/white/brown. Height: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm.) Weight: 12-16 pounds (5.5-7 kg.) Life Expectancy: About 14-16 year Health Problems: no known genetic issues. |
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