🐕 Dogs

Coton de Tuléar

Canis lupus familiaris

✨ Fun Fact

Coton de Tuléar means 'cotton of Tuléar' in French, named for their soft, cotton-like coat.

Small, fluffy white dog with cotton-like coat. Happy, affectionate, and intelligent companion.

🏷️ Breed

Coton de Tuléar

💭 Temperament

Happy, affectionate, intelligent, playful, sociable

📏 Size

Small (4-6 kg)

⏳ Lifespan

14-16 years

🎨 Colors

White, white with grey or tan markings

🌍 Origin

Madagascar, Tuléar region

🏠 Habitat

Domestic — excellent for apartments; needs regular grooming

🍽️ Diet

Quality small-breed dog food; appropriate portions

✓ FCI Group

Group 9

✓ FCI Section

Companion and Toy Dogs

✓ FCI Number

283