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Dogs
# The Coton de Tulear: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Madagascar
A small cheerful, affectionate and intelligent companion with a white coat as soft as cotton.
Size SmallLife expectancy 14–16 yearsBudget ≈ €81/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 29](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=coton-de-tulear)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Excellent
First-time owners Very good
Other pets Excellent
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Guarding instinct Limited
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very affectionate: He forms close bonds with his loved ones and readily seeks their company.
- Adaptable: He can thrive in an apartment as well as in a house if his daily needs are met.
- Sociable: He generally lives well with children and other animals.
- Intelligent: He quickly understands learning when it is carried out with consistency and kindness.
- Does not tolerate being alone well: Long and repeated absences can weigh on its emotional balance.
- Demanding grooming: Its cottony coat requires brushing almost daily to avoid knots.
- Cunning temperament: Its charm and mischievousness require consistent rules from the youngest age.
- Skin vigilance: Allergies can cause itching and secondary infections.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Families with children: Its cheerful, playful and affectionate nature is well suited to a respectful family life.
- Apartment living: Its small size and great adaptability make life in an urban environment easier.
- Homes with other animals: Its sociability generally promotes harmonious cohabitation.
- Owners often at home: It thrives with people who are available to share games, walks and moments of closeness.
Not recommended for
- People often absent: He does not tolerate long periods of solitude well and needs a regular presence.
- Owners reluctant to grooming: His coat requires frequent and meticulous maintenance throughout the year.
- Households without daily outings: Even adaptable, he needs walks and play to stay balanced.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
26 cmCoton de Tulear
- Height at the withers
- 23–28 cm
- Weight
- 3–6 kg
- Coat
- Long, fine and cottony
- FCI group
- 9
- Origin
- Madagascar
- Grooming
- High-maintenance coat
## Photos and videos
See the Coton de Tulear in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Coton de Tuléar originates from the Tuléar region, in the south of Madagascar. Its ancient history remains uncertain, but its relationship with various bichons transported aboard the merchant ships of French colonists in the 16th century is generally accepted. The first specimen was brought back to France in 1977, while the breed standard had been recognized as early as 1970.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Small dog low on legs, well built and muscular, the Coton de Tuléar has a body slightly longer than it is tall. Seen from above, its head is triangular, with a domed skull and a muzzle shorter than the skull. Its round, dark and sparkling eyes go with fine, drooping and triangular ears. Its coat is mainly white, sometimes with grey or fawn shades on the ears. Its long, fine, cottony and sometimes slightly wavy hair is its distinctive feature. Its tail, set low, curls over the back when it is excited.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Coton de Tuléar is affectionate, cheerful, playful and spontaneous. Very attached to those close to him, he particularly appreciates the company of his owner and children. He is generally sociable with other animals, but may remain wary of strangers. His intelligence, his curiosity and his mischievous temperament make him an endearing companion, who nevertheless copes poorly with solitude.
Affectionate Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Very adaptable, the Coton de Tuléar can live just as well in an apartment as in a house if its daily walks are not neglected. It likes to play, go for walks and bathe. Its physical exercise remains moderate, but the presence of its loved ones and daily interactions are essential to its balance.
Training
## Training and socialization
Intelligent and receptive, the Coton de Tuléar quickly learns commands and retains them for a long time. Its charm and cunning nevertheless require consistent training and a certain firmness. A positive method based on rewards, games, petting and praise is particularly well suited to this breed.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Coton de Tulear
The purchase price varies notably depending on the breeder, the lineage, the pedigree, the health screenings carried out and the dog's intended purpose. You must also plan for regular expenses related to food, veterinary care and the demanding maintenance of the coat.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/coton-de-tulear/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Coton de Tuléar generally enjoys excellent health and a solid constitution. Particular attention must nevertheless be paid to its skin, eyes, joints and ears, as certain conditions are reported in the breed.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/coton-de-tulear/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Coton de Tuléar needs a complete, high-quality diet, adapted to its age, weight, size, state of health and activity level.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/coton-de-tulear/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The name of the breed refers to the city of Tuléar, today Toliara, in the south of Madagascar, as well as to the very soft and cottony texture of its coat. The Coton de Tuléar is also sometimes called simply Coton or Cotie.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Coton de Tulear
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Coton de Tuléar live in an apartment?
Yes. It adapts very well to apartment living provided it gets daily walks, play, and sufficient presence.
### Is the Coton de Tuléar suitable for children?
Yes. Affectionate, playful and spontaneous, it generally enjoys the company of children when interactions are respectful and supervised.
### Does the Coton de Tuléar shed a lot?
No. It does not have a marked seasonal shedding and loses very little hair, but its coat requires almost daily brushing to prevent knots.
### Does the Coton de Tuléar tolerate being alone?
With difficulty. Very attached to its loved ones, it needs presence and is not suited to a daily life marked by long repeated absences.
## Find a Coton de Tulear breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Coton de Tulear breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Coton de Tulear breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Coton de Tulear breeders in Normandy4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/normandy) [Coton de Tulear breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [Coton de Tulear breeders in Pays de la Loire3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/pays-de-la-loire) [Coton de Tulear breeders in Brittany3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/brittany) [Coton de Tulear breeders in Grand Est3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/grand-est)
### Coton de Tulear breeders by country
[69 breeders of Coton de Tulear in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/denmark) [67 breeders of Coton de Tulear in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/germany) [29 breeders of Coton de Tulear in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear) [11 breeders of Coton de Tulear in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/italy) [6 breeders of Coton de Tulear in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/finland) [5 breeders of Coton de Tulear in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/united-kingdom) [2 breeders of Coton de Tulear in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/netherlands) [2 breeders of Coton de Tulear in Slovenia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/slovenia) [2 breeders of Coton de Tulear in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/spain) [1 breeder of Coton de Tulear in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear/austria)
[All breeders of Coton de Tulear in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear)
## Ready to welcome a Coton de Tulear?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-coton-de-tulear)
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