Comparison: Coton de Tuléar and Havanese

Coton de Tuléar and Havanese are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Coton de Tuléar
Photo: CamilleVila, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Havanese
Photo: Hemlit, CC BY 2.0, source
Coton de TuléarHavanese
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originMadagascarCuba
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers23–28 cm21–29 cm
Weight3.5–6 kg3.5–7 kg
Life span–14–16 years
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
  • Long, light, wavy coat
  • Tail carried over the back
  • 23-27 cm tall
CoatVery 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.Long, soft, light coat.
PurposeA small companion dog.The national breed of Cuba from the bichon family; companion of Cuban aristocrats.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.