My first lovely,beautiful Coton boys ,"Le petite Prince and his brother,"Jules" cherish their brotherhood when they were with us. These precious boys are amazing and they will be in my heart for a very, very long time.
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My lovely,beautiful Coton boys cherish their brotherhood,"Le petite Prince and his brother,"Jules".
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| Snowflower "TinyBeau" |
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Tiny Beau is an extremely precious, smaller male Coton who barly weighs 6 pounds. He owns beautiful temperaments along with very mild, gentle personalities.
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My tiny "Abigail" who is very small with a big,beautiful personality. I love her dearly with my heart and she is just gorgeous.
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| "Home Sweet Home" |
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| Coton Serenade at the Balcony. |
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| "Camille". |
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| Beau,Chanel and Scarlet enjoying warm,sunny day at the patio. |
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| Beautiful Coton Diva,Snowflower "Camille" |
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| My Sweetheart,Snowflower "Sofie" |
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| My adorable baby doll, Tiny Beau! |
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My tiny precious Coton boy eating his breakfast.
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| When mommy loves her Coton puppy dolls very much... |
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One of my favorite rose in our garden,Grahm Thomas
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| Sweet Coton, Snowflower Coton"Emma" |
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| "Cotonnerie Beau" at Snowflower Cotons |
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What dog-lover could resist the charms of the Coton de Tulear? It is its own brand of pizzazz, marked with good humor and vitality.
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| Snowflower Jules |
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| Le Petite Prince and Jules |
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Many may say, "Coton de Tulear, what a funny name for a dog!" But what name could be more appropriate for these cottonballs?
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Found principally in the Madagascan port city of Tulear, this small dog has a beautiful white or nearly all-white coat, very similar in color and texture to the ripe fruit of the cotton bush.
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| Cotonnerie Scarlet |
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The French word "coton" translates to "cotton" in English. The breed's unique cotton-like coat and Madagascan roots makes it stand out from almost all other dog breeds.
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Old legends of the breed's origins may appear impressive, but can hardly be substantiated. One tale tells of a pair of Cotons that were shipwrecked off the coast of Madagascar. The dogs made it to the island by being kept afloat by their luxurious coats and swimming to the shore.
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When France claimed Madagascar in the 17th century, the island paradise became home to the French aristocracy. Influenced by the literary ways of life that marked this epoch, aristocratic ladies found it fashionable to surround themselves with uncommon treasures, like the Coton.
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It soon became unlawful by royal decree for a commoner to own a Coton, making this ownership a privilege reserved for those of noble birth and blood on the island.
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| Snowflower Chloe |
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Based on these laws, it seems that the first "cotton dogs" were given as presents to the regents of the island realm.
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This Madagascan jewel soon came to be known as the "dog of royalty," and even today the Madagascan Coton is kept mainly by residents of distinction.
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The Coton de Tulear was only recently recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) as a distinct breed of Madagascan origin in 1970.
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The first Cotons appeared in Europe around 1975 when the dogs were imported from Madagascar to be bred in France. As the breed was extremely rare, it was practically unknown to the public.
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| Chanel |
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The first three Coton pups were entered into the French breeding register in 1976. By 1984, their number had increased to 192 pups, while at the same time only 15 specimens were known to remain in Madagascar, all of which have been appraised by a recognized judge.
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The Coton is a robust, charming, and cheerful dog that makes its affections clear to its family. Always appearing to be in a good mood, the Coton is ever-ready to perform as a clown. Brimming with light-heartedness and energy, the Coton's small feet will carry it around with the swiftness of a weasel while turning somersaults and showing pirouettes.
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However, even with its clownish nature, the Coton is very intelligent and learns readily and easily befriending others with its mild-mannered disposition.
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The Secret to Happiness?
In France, the Coton de Tulear has been reffered to as an "anti-depressant," as the breed is particularly suitable for people suffering from frequent bouts of sadness, melancholy and depression. This little jester is a constant restorer of happiness in its owner.
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With its surprising intelligence, the Coton has the remarkable ability to intuitively detect the mood of its owner; if you are feeling down, you can be sure that your Coton will restore you with its humorous jester-like antics.
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The Coton is a perfect dog for apartment living, though it always appreciates long walks. It is a dog that adapts very well to its environment, whatever or wherever it may be.
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| The most sweetest Coton ever, Chanel at Snowflower Cotons |
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The Coton will need to be groomed, but combing and brushing are tolerated with patience. It has a bubbly personality, but keeps fairly quiet in the house. If left alone for some time out of necessity, your Coton will look forward to your return with elated anticipation. Being the minature tornado it is, your Coton will rush to welcome you with exuberance upon your return.
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Bright and cheerful, the little Coton will jump into your arms or sit in front of you wagging its tail, with its black eyes sparkling from under the fringe of hair on its forehead.
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Or your Coton may bounce across the yard on its hind legs, launching itself high into the air. If ignored, your Coton will remind you of its presence with both elegance and enthusiasm: "Hello, I am here; I want to be stroked and cuddled!" It would be very difficult for you to send it away.
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| Snowflower Le Petite Prince |
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The Coton weighs between about 8.75 lb and at maximum 13.25 lb. Most remarkable are the breed's dark, round, vivid eyes that sparkle like twin black jewels and give them an almost human quality.
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| Snowflower Jules |
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| One of my favorite photo of Scarlet |
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| Mommy shows her Coton babies how to bathe |
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All in all, the Coton is an extremely lovable, affectionate housemate that would consider itself an important member of your family...and it shows! You will have a lot of trouble suppressing your smile at a dog that exudes so much pleasure and joy.
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Text Adapted from: Knor, Wolfgang. Coton de Tulear. Allenhurst: Kennel Club Books, LLC, 2005.
Photo Credit to Jeremy Delizo
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