Many small dog breeds are great for apartment life, but not as many are great for family, house and apartment life. The Coton de Tulear is a dog breed that is very versatile and for show, family and/or apartment living. They are great for kids if you are considering a coton de tulear adoption. If you choose to have one of these wonderful dogs, expect to be entertained by their tricks. They enjoy walking on their hind legs and jumping around. While this breed of dog does not require a big back yard, they do love to swim and play in wide open spaces as much as they love to be active indoors. They are not only wonderful with kids, but they are also great with other animals and dogs as well. If you care for this dog breed, you will have a loving and loyal companion for 14 to 16 years.

The Coton de Tulear is a small dog breed originating from Madagascar. The breed’s name comes from the city Tulear in Madagascar and from its soft cottony coat. It is related to the French Bichon and the Italian Bolognese dog breeds. The colors recognized in this breed are white, white and black and tri color in which there is some yellow colored markings on the ears. The white is preferred by show dog breeders. You can obtain a list of breeders online where you can apply for a coton de tulear adoption. This is the official dog of Madagascar and the breed was recognized by the FCI in 1970.

The Coton de Tulear dog breed is a healthy breed that experiences few healthy problems. The only things you would need to watch for are liver, heart, back or eyes problems which are all rare with this breed. If you are considering a coton de tulear adoption, you should know that daily brushing is important to keep their coat healthy. They are great for those with dog allergies as they shed very little if at all. They only need be bathed a couple of times a year. The only thing you must be aware of with this very smart, loving energetic dog is that it is vital that you let them know who the alpha leader is in the house. They can be stubborn, but because they are eager to please and become very attached to their masters, this is easily remedied with a firm attitude.