Descent and origin of the Coton de Tuléar
This dog breed, also known as the cotton dog, originates from Madagascar. The development and definition of the breed standard, however, takes place under French patronage or lies with the French breeding association. The ancestors of the French Bichon Frisé, the Bolognese, Maltese and Havanese dogs, which are probably related to each other, probably came to Madagascar with French soldiers. In Tuléar in the south of Madagascar they were exclusive lapdogs of the rich population living there for centuries.
Breed characteristics and nature
The Coton de Tuléar is a dog breed recognized by the FCI and is listed in FCI Group 9 (Companion and Society Dogs), Section 1.2 (Coton de Tuléar), Standard No. 283, without working test. Its characteristics, which are even expressly emphasized in the breed standard, are:
- Cheerfulness
- sociability
- equilibrium
- Adaptability
The extremely socially adjusted Coton de Tuléar is a good family dog, which gets along with children. and other animals in the best way. It is therefore equally well suited as a companion dog for families with children, singles and older people. Funny is his nickname: Cotton Dog. However, this is not officially used.