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Coton de Tulear
General Appearance
Small, white dog. Slightly longer than high. Long coat of distinctive texture.
| Below | Average | Above | Key | |
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| Good with children | ||||
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| Lifespan | |
Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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| Location | |
Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Lively, boisterous and intelligent.
Temperament
Loyal and friendly.
Head and Skull
Medium short foreface. Ratio of muzzle length to skull length 5:9. Skull slightly convex. Slight stop. Nose black
Eyes
Round, dark and expressive. Well spaced. Black eye rims.
Ears
High set on skull, pendulous, slender, well covered with fine long hair.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Lips black.
Neck
Medium length, slightly arched. Tight skin.
Forequarters
Shoulders well laid back. Forelegs straight.
Body
Good depth of brisket, medium tuck-up, slight rise over loin.
Hindquarters
Well muscled legs, parallel when viewed from behind. Moderate angulation.
Feet
Small, round and tight. Black pads.
Tail
Well feathered. Low set, tapering, never coiled. When at rest, tip slightly raised. Carried above back when dog is moving.
Gait
Smart and free; parallel movement fore and aft.
Coat
Single coated. Approximately 8-9 cms (3-3½ ins) long, fine, slightly wavy, texture of cotton, shown in natural state. Colour White. Slight lemon or grey colour on ears acceptable; dark pigmentation.
Size
25-32 cms (10-12½ ins).
Excercise Requirements
Light
Grooming Needs
Considerable
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
