Coton de Tuléar
Key facts
| FCI group | 9. Companion and Toy Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Madagascar |
| Category | Small |
| Height at withers | 23–28 cm |
| Weight | 3.5–6 kg |
Recognition features
- White coat with the texture of cotton
- Round dark eyes and a lively, intelligent expression
- Tail carried gaily curved over the back on the move
Purpose
A small companion dog.
History
Introduced to France from Madagascar long before its official recognition in 1970, the breed quickly acquired a prominent position among the companion dogs there and is today widespread worldwide.
Coat
Very soft and supple, cotton-textured, never hard or rough; dense, profuse and can be very slightly wavy. Ground colour white; slight shadings of light grey or red-roan (lemon) permitted on the ears, tolerated elsewhere only if the white impression is kept.
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