Coton De Tulear Breeder

Coton de Tulear dogs are less common than many other breeds of dogs, so if you are planning to obtain a puppy, you are going to have to spend a little bit of time looking for a reputable Coton de Tulear breeder. The Coton de Tulear is increasingly popular in various parts of the world, so we cannot rule out the possibility that there may be unethical breeders seeking to gain fast income by producing low quality dogs.

The Coton de Tulear is believed to have appeared in the Madagascar Island. Actually, the breed is related to European breeds of dogs – the French Bichon and the Italian Bolognese. The ancestors of the modern Coton de Tulear are believed to have arrived in the Madagascar Island with French troops. There is also another version stating that those dogs swam to the Madagascan shore during a shipwreck that took place not far away from the land. Local residents fell in for the dog at once, and first Coton de Tulear Breeders initiated their own breeding programs. The breed became popular in Tulear City in the southern part of the Madagascar Island.

Coton de Tulears are renowned for their vivacious and people-oriented disposition. They are well adapted to indoor life, but they do appreciate outdoor activities. They are not demanding in terms of physical exercise, but keeping their mind working is a must. These dogs love to learn new things and new tricks, and it is absolutely imperative that you train your dog in such a way as to keep him and yourself in good mood. Coton de Tulear Breeders can give their customers lots of interesting recommendations on how to achieve mutual respect between the dog and the owner in order to ensure a strong and life-long relationship.

The Coton de Tulear gets its name from the city where he became widely spread and his long and cottony coat, which requires routine maintenance. The dog’s coat should be white, with or without reddish or grey markings on the ears. There are also black-and-white dogs, but white species are more preferred. Coton de Tulears are no heavy shedders. Their coat should not be scissored, except hairs between the pads of the feet that should be trimmed regularly. Coton de Tulears are healthy and long lived, their life span averaging 16-18 years. Every conscientious Coton de Tulear Breeder has health certificates proving that his or her dogs are free from genetic faults or health abnormalities.