The Coton de Tulear is a small, charming “cottony” long-haired dog with a big dog’s heart. His coloring is white, white with fawn markings, and also white with fawn and gray markings. He is an intelligent, somewhat boisterous little companion, often acting like a clown, very eager to please and will bond very strongly with his/her masters. Once you obtain a Coton, you will have a small white shadow everywhere you go.

The dark brown eyes are round, well spaced, rimmed with black, showing a lively and intelligent expression. The nose is black. the lips are thin, also rimmed with black. The ears are dropped, thin, triangular and covered with long hair. The ratio of the height at the withers to the length is 2:3 making him somewhat rectangular in appearance, but never low to the ground like a Basset Hound. The Coton de Tulear has a slightly curved topline which in part differentiates him from other members of the Bichon family.

The Coton thrives on human companionship and attention from "his" family. He will never tire of too much TLC! Pet him, carry him, talk to him and you will see the results!! He will shower you with kisses since he is so affectionate and, being a good listener, will cock his head to the side while you talk to him! Being a lively companion, he is always ready to play, seldom tires and will clown around and jump to attract your attention

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