Coton de Tulear Breed Information & Characteristics

The Coton de Tulear is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Coton de Tulears are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Intelligent
Playful
Vocal

Coton de Tulear dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Coton de Tulear dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

Madagascar

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.

1600s

Non Sporting (AKC:2014)
Companion (UKC)

Brown

Black

White
Gray
Red

The coat of a Coton de Tulear is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

A Coton de Tulear can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Coton de Tulears are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Coton de Tulear is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Coton de Tulears may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Coton de Tulear have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Coton de Tulear dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Coton de Tulear breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

The Coton de Tulear is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Coton de Tulears tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Coton de Tulear dogs are known for being average at defending. They possess the capability to defend their territory or owners, but it is not their primary trait. They are not the best choice for guard dogs

Snuggling, Sniffing, Marking, Exploring, Fetch, Running, Walk, Catch treats, Play, Watching tv, Sleeping

Coton de Tulears are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Coton de Tulear, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Coton de Tulears usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Coton de Tulear should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Coton de Tulear feed 0.7 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Coton de Tulear is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Coton de Tulear is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Coton de Tulear have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Coton de Tulears lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Coton de Tulears are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Coton de Tulears are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Coton de Tulears are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Coton de Tulears are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Coton de Tulears are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Coton de Tulear is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Coton de Tulear is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Coton de Tulear dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.