Coton de Tulear

The Coton de Tulear is a small companion breed that developed on the island of Madagascar, where it became the beloved lap dog of Malagasy nobility and was nicknamed the 'Royal Dog of Madagascar.' Named for its distinctive cottony white coat and the port city of Tulear, the breed is celebrated for its clownish, affectionate personality and an eagerness to please that makes it highly trainable. Adaptable and sociable, the Coton de Tulear thrives on human companionship and is well suited to families, singles, and seniors alike.

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