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Personality
Adorable and affectionate, the Coton de Tulear makes a wonderful family pet. He is sociable and gets along well with children and other animals. Highly bonded to his people, he doesn’t like to be left alone. He responds well to positive training, though he does have a stubborn streak at times. The Coton de Tulear is a capable watchdog who will let his people know of any possible intruders or unusual activity.
History
The royal dog of Madagascar, the Coton de Tulear is likely a combination of small Bichon-type dogs brought there by Portuguese and Spanish sailors in the 16th century. They were favoured companion dogs of the wealthy. They weren’t well known until 1853 when French dog fancier and governor of Fort Dauphin, Etienne de Flacourt, recorded the small mostly white dogs. He named them Coton, for their cottony texture and colour, and de Tulear, for the coastal city where they were said to originate. The dogs were then imported to France, where the breed standard was set in 1969. Coton de Tulears didn’t arrive in North America until 1974, and they quickly gained popularity as a lap dog.
Coton de Tulear Breeders:
Cotonfield Coton de Tulear
BC
COTON FIELD FIRST KISS BISS, COTON FIELD BBIS, BIS, CKC GR CH. AKC CH. Also winner Westminster Kennel Club in New York 2018. DNA tested, health tested. Loving companions and show puppies at times. Health, temperament, beauty, JUST ADD LOVE! Call me to find out if this breed is for you. (See our Breed Ambassador Advertisement above.)
Phone: (604) 856-6627
Website: www.cotonfield.com
Email: benaroch@telus.net
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