Coton de Tulear

Summary

The Coton de Tuléar is a breed of small dog named for the city of Tuléar (also known as Toliara) in Madagascar. This breed is thought to have originated from a group of small white dogs who swam across the Malagasy channel following a shipwreck. Known for its cotton-like coat, the Coton de Tuléar, typically grows to no more than 18 pounds, and are white, sometimes with gray, black, or tri-colored markings.

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Also known as

This breed is also called Cotie, Coton, Coton de Tulear as well as Coton de Tuléar.

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