The Coton de Tulear has been a companion dog for hundreds of years and has a personality that matches its purpose. This breed is known for its playfulness and love of life. They love to bark but are relatively quiet relative to other breeds.
#1 The Coton de Tulear appeared on the island of Madagascar, where today it is a national breed.
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#2 It is believed that the ancestor of the breed was a dog from the island of Tenerife (now extinct), which interbred with local dogs.
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#3 According to one of the versions, the ancestors of the breed came to the island in the 16-17th century, together with pirate ships.
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