Is the Coton de Tulear the right breed for you? Learn more about the Coton de Tulear including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

Apr 10, 2025 · The coton de Tulear is a small, fluffy dog from Madagascar known for their affectionate, clownish personality. Related to the bichon frise and Maltese, cotons were bred to be friendly …

The terms "Malagasy Coton" and "European Coton" refer to variations within the Coton de Tulear breed, primarily differing in breed standards and the size of the dog populations.

Mar 12, 2025 · The Coton de Tulear is a small, charming dog breed that’s known for its very fluffy, white coat. They’re also very playful and gentle, making them suitable family dogs.

The Coton is a rare, ancient pure-breed that originated on the island of Madagascar more than three centuries ago. The Coton was exclusively the dog of Royal Malagasy nobles earning it the title …

Jun 30, 2025 · The Coton de Tulear is a rare breed that comes from a very small gene pool on the African island of Madagascar. They’ve faced extinction at multiple points in their history, but today …

Dec 15, 2025 · The Coton de Tulear breed is named for two things: their cottony coat and the seaport town of Tulear in Madagascar from whence they came (their name literally translates to Cotton of …