Showing content tagged with: coton de tulear
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Microchip Helps Reunite Lost Dog Leroy With Family After Two Years
Leroy, a 17-pound Coton de Tulear, should be the poster dog for why microchipping your dog is so important. Assumed permanently lost—or even dead—Leroy was reunited with his family in Daphne, Alabama, after being missing for nearly two years. "Microchipping was part of the price we paid when we purchased Leroy from Jaco Kennel in […]
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| February 16, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Dog Breeds for People With Allergies
So, you want a dog but you seem to have an allergy attack whenever you're around one? You're not alone! It's estimated that 10 and 20% of people are allergic to cats and dogs, causing many prospective puppy owners to wonder which dogs are hypoallergenic. Spoiler alert: none of them are. That's right: no dog […]
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| November 12, 2021
Expert Advice: Breed History
Coton de Tulear History: Madagascar’s Feral, Fluffy Dogs
Some see a stuffed toy or a mound of whipped cream with a nose and two black button eyes. Most say they see a “walking cotton ball,” and that’s pretty much on the mark because the first part of the breed’s name is the French word for cotton. Fluff aside, the dog known as the […]
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| October 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Maltese vs. Coton de Tulear: How to Tell the Difference
When you see a little dog with a long white coat sweeping down the sidewalk, do you know which breed you're about to meet? Is it the playful Maltese or the happy-go-lucky Coton de Tulear (pronounced KO-Tone Dih TOO-Lay-ARE)? Both breeds are adorable and charming, but their history and personality are different. Read on to […]
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| July 8, 2021
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet the Ultimate Companion Dog: the Coton de Tulear
Once you've learned how to pronounce it: "co-TAWN-day too-LEE-are," you'll be able to adequately sing the praises of this adorable dog. But let's stay with the French for a minute, because "joie de vivre" is the best definition of the Coton de Tulear. This lovable, happy dog originated on the island of Madagascar, perhaps from […]
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| September 13, 2016