Cotton or Coton?



Bob and I (and Derek) recently shared our lap day, when a dog’s age in human years is the same as their human’s, Bob and I are both 15. It got me curious about Bob’s breed, the Coton de Tulear, and I ended up reading a lot of interesting things I wanted to share. 


When my family was thinking about adopting a dog, we wanted a cute, low energy-dog that we could travel with on planes. After months of searching through sketchy websites and visiting Amish families with puppies, we found Bob from a trustworthy place in Oklahoma. Bob’s litter consisted of two male puppies: Bob (of course) and Otto. Their litter had a palindrome theme, meaning their names are read the same forward and backward. Some palindromes are ‘tacocat’, and ‘No sir, away! A papaya war is on’. 

Bob at Target

Coton de Tulears are fluffy, velcro dogs. They are mostly white, but sometimes have tan (champagne), black, or tri-colored markings. When Bob was about three months old, he had a slight hint of brown around his right eye, but now he’s completely white. 


 

Bob at 3 Months

Cotons are single coated, which means they don’t have an undercoat, and they’re known for their long, luscious, cotton-like hair. Show Cotons have floor-length hair that requires daily grooming. Bob is not a show dog, but because his coat is so dense and soft, he still requires (and requests) daily brushing to prevent matting. Cotons are considered hypoallergenic because they have hair rather than fur. This allows them to be low-shedding and produce less dander, making great pets for people with mild dog allergies. 

Originating from Madagascar, Cotons descended from small white dogs, probably Bichon types. Cotons were once exclusive to nobles, earning the nickname “Royal Dog of Madagascar”. This regal history gives them a fancy reputation, even though when they arrived in France and the U.S. in the 1970s, they became popular pets for everyone. 

Personality wise, Cotons are very affectionate, trainable, and social. They are very food-motivated, which makes training easier, and they love getting attention from humans. 


I hope this post gave some fun information about Coton de Tulears and maybe encourages you to learn more about your pets!  


-Lauren K

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