Coton de Tulear

Coton de Tulear
The breed of Coton de Tulear, as their name describes, has a long and beautiful cottony fur coat. They have fur, which serves as excellent insulating material to both cold and heat.
Origin:
The breed of Coton de Tulear is a small-sized dog, and this breed was named after a city called Tulear or Toliara in Madagascar. They are believed to have originated from a white dog group that was thought to swim across the Malagasy channel following an unfortunate shipwreck incident.
Size:
Coton de Tulear dogs do not generally grow more than 8.2 kgs or 18 pounds. A male dog can grow up to a height of 9.8 inches to 11.8 inches or 25 cm to 30 cm. if it is a female dog, it can grow up to a height of 8.7 inches to 10.6 inches or 22 cm to 27 cm.
The weight of this breed ranges from 8.8 lbs to 13.2 lbs or 4 kgs to 6kgs if it is a male. And the body weight of this breed ranges from 7.7 lbs to 11.0 lbs or 3.5 kgs to 5 kgs if it is a female.
Coat:
The breed of Coton de Tulear generally has a length of its fur ranging from medium to long. Their coat is cotton-like fluffy fur, generally considered hair instead of fur.
Coton de Tulear is a non-shedding breed, hypo-allergic with low dander. But at a young age, they can shed their puppy fur coat. Like the Maltese, poodles, or Havanese, the Coton de Tulear breed of dogs has common allergic effects.
Temperament:
They are by nature boisterous and happy, and they need nothing more than spending time with their loved ones, including the human owner. This breed can easily be affectionate with a human family; they are kid-friendly and friendly towards unknown faces or strangers.
They can adapt very well and quickly to a new environment; thus, they can be e great for novice owners. They have a high level of sensitivity and can tolerate varying temperatures and climatic conditions. They are very affectionate, lively, playful, vocal, intelligent, and highly trainable. In a nutshell, they are quite a friendly breed.
Care:
The breed of Coton de Tulear requires a regular brushing of teeth and bathing, and they need routine bathing as they have a profuse fur coat. As a pet owner, you can bathe them once every three weeks. The bathing rate is generally determined by the amount and texture of the coat of your god. Also, dog owners should use specialized soaps and coat care products to keep their coats glossy and healthy.
Health:
The breed of Coton de Tulear generally has good health throughout its lifespan. They have an average lifespan of fourteen to seventeen years. The general and common health issues that might occur to your Coton de Tulear are ear problems (if their ears are not appropriately cleaned regularly). If not maintained properly, the might also develop skin allergies that might lead to severe bacterial infections.