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Just something for a day when we celebrate and show our total appreciation for a rare toy breed. Today, Coton de Tulears everywhere get their day of recognition. So, any of you have Coton de Tulears or would want a Coton de Tulear of your own? Well if so, sounds great, but here are some very important facts (and tips) about Coton de Tulears that you should know about:

1. Coton de Tulears originated from the island of Madagascar and are therefore the island's national dog.
2. Coton de Tulears get their name from Tuléar (also known as Toliara), a city in Madagascar.
3. Coton de Tulears might also get their name from their cotton-like coats (since Coton means cotton in French).
4. Coton de Tulears are thought to have originated from a group of small white dogs that swam across the Malagasy channel following a shipwreck!
5. Coton de Tulears typically grow up to no more than 18 pounds (8.2 kg).
6. Coton de Tulears are (generally) playful, affectionate, intelligent.
7.Coton de Tulears require their coats to be brushed and combed almost daily, and to also be bathed about once a week to maintain their beauty. Like poodles, however, Coton de Tulears don't shed.
8. The coat of a Coton de Tulear is white, but can sometimes have grey, tan, black, or tri-colored markings.
9. Although they are usually quiet, Coton de Tulears can become very vocal, which is usually grunting, barking, and making other noises, even when they have fun.
10. The most serious issues Coton de Tulears face are heart problems, liver shunts, back (disc) problems, and eye problems, even though they are a generally healthy breed.
11. Coton de Tulears love to swim, so owners who have pools are recommended to allow their Cotons to play in the pool and supervise them.
12. The lifespan of Coton de Tulears is usually an average between 14 and 19 years.

If you're considering getting a Coton de Tulear (or any dog for that matter), make sure you do your research so you'll know what to expect and deal with and to look for one in a shelter, where there's a lot of dogs in need of a good home (not in a pet store, where puppies there would mostly have had come from puppy mills). And remember, never judge a dog by its looks or popular beliefs. With all that said Happy Coton de Tulear Day (from this cute and angelic-looking Coton de Tulear family here).

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Just something for a day when we celebrate and show our total appreciation for a rare toy breed. Today, Coton de Tulears everywhere get their day of recognition. So, any of you have Coton de Tulears or would want a Coton de Tulear of your own? Well if so, sounds great, but here are some very important facts (and tips) about Coton de Tulears that you should know about:

1. Coton de Tulears originated from the island of Madagascar and are therefore the island's national dog.
2. Coton de Tulears get their name from Tuléar (also known as Toliara), a city in Madagascar.
3. Coton de Tulears might also get their name from their cotton-like coats (since Coton means cotton in French).
4. Coton de Tulears are thought to have originated from a group of small white dogs that swam across the Malagasy channel following a shipwreck!
5. Coton de Tulears typically grow up to no more than 18 pounds (8.2 kg).
6. Coton de Tulears are (generally) playful, affectionate, intelligent.
7.Coton de Tulears require their coats to be brushed and combed almost daily, and to also be bathed about once a week to maintain their beauty. Like poodles, however, Coton de Tulears don't shed.
8. The coat of a Coton de Tulear is white, but can sometimes have grey, tan, black, or tri-colored markings.
9. Although they are usually quiet, Coton de Tulears can become very vocal, which is usually grunting, barking, and making other noises, even when they have fun.
10. The most serious issues Coton de Tulears face are heart problems, liver shunts, back (disc) problems, and eye problems, even though they are a generally healthy breed.
11. Coton de Tulears love to swim, so owners who have pools are recommended to allow their Cotons to play in the pool and supervise them.
12. The lifespan of Coton de Tulears is usually an average between 14 and 19 years.

If you're considering getting a Coton de Tulear (or any dog for that matter), make sure you do your research so you'll know what to expect and deal with and to look for one in a shelter, where there's a lot of dogs in need of a good home (not in a pet store, where puppies there would mostly have had come from puppy mills). And remember, never judge a dog by its looks or popular beliefs. With all that said Happy Coton de Tulear Day (from this cute and angelic-looking Coton de Tulear family here).