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Coton de Tulear

coton de tulear dog
coton de tulear dog
    height of a coton de tulear dog
group: toy/companion height: f 8.5-11" / 21.5-28 cm,
m 9.5-12.5 /24.13-31.75 cm
weight: 7.5-15 lbs / 3.40-6.80 kg
types:  
colors: white with yellow/beige to dark gray/black patches on ears
physical traits: small, fluffy, white
hair type: long, fine, light, fluffy, wavy, cottony texture, single coated
personality/
temperament:
spunky, eager to learn, clownish, alert, devoted, happy, adaptable, calm, friendly, gentle, curious, intelligent, sociable affectionate, boisterous, playful, unaggressive, vigilant, obstinate
maintenance/
special needs:

brush often to keep from matting, sheds little, keep ears and pads of feet clean of hair, odorless, human companionship-forms deep bond with master-abandonment is devastating,
nickname: Royal Dog of Madagascar, cotton-haired dog of Tulear
origination: Madagascar
bred for: companionship
identifying traits:  
ideal for: family, companion, other pets, apartments,
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12-18 yrs  
of interest: once dogs of nobles who outlawed their ownership by commoners, likes to walk on back legs, of the bichon family
kennel clubs: uk, saku-(toy dog group), fci-(Bichon and related breeds dog group), ukc, arba-(companion dog group)
rescues:    
health issues:    
books on this breed: Coton De Tulear (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
     
 
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