The Coton de Tulear is a sweet, loveable, and incredibly affectionate breed which has led to its increase in popularity as a family pet in North American households. They are a gentle and sociable breed that do well with children and other animals and are very eager to please.

The Coton de Tulear are considered a companion breed and take comfort in being near their family members at all times – this is why they are aptly known as “Velcro dogs”. They love the company of their family members and they are not keen on being left alone. They may develop destructive habits if they are left for too long. They are most suitable for families who are often home, such as retirees, and empty nesters.

Since they enjoy the company of others and welcome strangers, the Coton de Tulear unsurprisingly makes a poor guard dog. With that said, they have an independent side to them and tend to be bold and fearless.

They require basic obedience training and proper socialisation from a young age.

The Coton de Tulear is an overall healthy breed, however they are prone to Patellar Luxation, Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA).

The Coton de Tulear comes in four coat colour variations – solid white, white and tan, black and white, and tricolour.

We offer a range of DNA Tests for Dogs, please click on the links below or Contact Us for more information.

Discover the allergens that may be affecting your pet with a Dog Allergy Test. Tests for allergens including foods, environmental factors, supplements & household products. Click here to read more about the Dog Allergy Test.

Our Dog DNA Paternity Test is a quick and easy way to accurately determine the parentage of your canine. Fast, accurate and conclusive results. Click here to read more about our Dog Paternity Test.

Degenerative Myelopathy DNA Testing is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the genes associated with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Click here to read more about the Degenerative Myelopathy Test.

Exercise Induced Collapse DNA Testing is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the gene associated with Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC). Click here to read more about Exercise Induced Collapse testing.

The PRA-prcd DNA Test is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the gene associated with Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd). Click here to read more about PRCD-pra testing.

The DNA My Dog Test identifies the breeds within your mixed-breed dog. You will receive a custom certificate and report detailing health concerns and personality traits for each breed found in their DNA. Click here to read more about the DNA My Dog Breed Test.

Our Dog Breed Inheritance Chart explains how purebred and mixed breed puppies inherit DNA from their parents.