The coton de tulear is a dog breed that is not very familiar to a lot of people. It is a great and glorious breed. It is in with the French bichons and the Italian Bolognese. They are actually said to have come to Madagascar with French troops. They were almost unknown for a long period of time.

They are one of those protective breeds who are very attentive to their owners and form the strongest bonds with them from the very beginning. They are very aggressive barkers when trying to alarm their owners to possible threats or unknown people. This will be the only instance of them barking though. They are a very smart breed who is very tricky and demands as much attention as you will give them, but will do what they can to get more. The coton de tulear is a dog that loves to socialize with others. They love outings and experiences with their families.

The care of this breed is considered to be high maintenance. They have very long coats and must be brushed on a daily basis and sometimes more than once. It is very important to brush out all of the dead hairs on a daily basis. The hair within the ears and in between the pads on their feet should be kept short so that the hair does not cause an infection. They are usually only supposed to be bathed twice a year and their coats may be cut by a professional. They are not a shedding dog because their hair just continues growing. This can be a problem for people with allergies.

These dogs are very easily trained. The coton de tulear training consists of being taught the commands you want them to know at a very young age. They are very headstrong and have the tendency to be a bit ornery. They are one of the breeds who love to do anything that will please their owners. The best way to achieve a well behaved dog is to give them praise a lot and small rewards. They are quick to learn good and bad habits so be sure to correct the bad ones.
These dogs make great pets and have no known reoccurring health problems. The right love and the right care will ensure you a perfect family pet.