Buyer question
Is a Coton de Tulear good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Coton de Tulear 5 out of 5 for beginners (easy, sociable).
Source: the Coton de Tulear page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Coton de Tulear in the Animal Library
The detail
A small companion breed from Madagascar, the Coton is named for its soft, cotton-like coat. Happy, playful and gentle, it bonds closely with its family and adapts to most homes, but it dislikes being alone and its coat mats without regular care.
- Temperament
- Happy, gentle, playful
- Best fit
- Families, apartments
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Eager, responsive)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Walks plus play daily)
- Grooming load
- 4 out of 5 (Brush often, or keep short)
What to weigh
Cotons can develop separation anxiety and bark when left alone. The coat mats quickly without regular brushing, especially during the adolescent coat change.