Coton de Tulear

Coton de Tuléar
A Coton de Tuléar Puppy
Common nicknamesCoton
OriginMadagascar
Traits
Height Males 25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 in)
Females 22–27 cm (8.7–10.6 in)
Weight Males 4–6 kg (8.8–13.2 lb)
Females 3.5–5 kg (7.7–11.0 lb)
Coat medium-to-long, fluffy, cotton-like coat
Color white; white and grey, tan, black, or tricolor
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Coton de Tuléar is a breed of small dog named for the city of Tuléar (also known as Toliara) in Madagascar. This breed is thought to have originated from a group of small white dogs that swam across the Malagasy channel following a shipwreck.[1] Known for its cotton-like coat, the Coton de Tuléar typically grows to no more than 18 pounds (8.2 kg), and are white, sometimes with grey, tan, black, or tri-colored markings. The Coton de Tuléar Day is celebrated on November 26. [2]

  1. ^ Lacoste, Kristine (2017-05-27). "5 Things to Know About the Coton de Tuléar". Petful. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  2. ^ "Coton de Tulear Day". Archived from the original on 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2021-09-01.