The Coton de Tuléar is a small breed of dog. Their most distinctive feature is their soft coat, which is considered to be hair, rather than fur. To find out more about the breed, and if it is a good fit for your family, read on below.
Coton de Tuléar
Appearance
The Coton de Tuléar is a small breed, with males weighing between 4 – 6 kg and females between 3.5 – 5 kg. The coat of soft, cotton-like hair, rather than typical dog fur means that the breed does not have a normal dog smell. This also means that they can be a good breed for those allergic to normal dog fur. This hair does, however, require daily brushing to prevent matting. The coat comes in three colours, white, black and white and tricolour. Many multi coloured examples do later lose their colour as their adult coat grows in. A black nose and large, dark eyes beautifully contrast this light colouring. The tail is usually of medium length and curls over the back.