Among exotic decorative breeds of dogs Coton de Tulear occupies a special place. This is a dog “with the past” – with an interesting history, bright charisma and a great perspective. Pay your attention to this cute pussie hailing from hot Africa.
Content
- 1 Royal Dog of Madagascar
- 1.1 Two Koton legends
- 1.2 Standard breed Coton de Tulear
- 1.2.1 White and fluffy
- 1.2.2 Video: getting to know the breed
- 1.3 Choose a puppy
- 1.3.1 Video: Coton de Tulear sings
- 2 Care and love
- 2.1 Home Alone
- 2.2 Chesham, mine and shear
- 2.2.1 Video: grooming a cat
- 2.3 What Kotons eat
- 2.4 go for a walk
- 2.4.1 Video: all about the breed
- 3 Veterinary
- 3.1 Diseases and vaccinations
- 3.2 In an interesting position
- 3.2.1 Video: hello, this is us
- 4 Owner Reviews
Royal Dog of Madagascar
This little white dog is not some ordinary “decoration”. Coton de Tulear, oddly enough, is a matter of pride Africa breed officially awarded the high title “Royal dog of Madagascar “and the status of the national dog of Africa. In fate there are a lot of strange things and mysteries to him – it’s not even clear where, in fact, this dog took.
Coton de Tulear – title mystery dog “Royal Dog of Madagascar”
Two cat legends
The origin of the breed is more or less explained by the ancient the legend that this dog was brought to the XVII century Madagascar … the pirates. On a green African island in those days and indeed there were often formidable sea robbers whose vessels In turn, they suffered a lot from other robbers – ship rats. To fight these rodents used Pied Piper dogs are all mariners, and pirates are no exception. So that version has a right to exist.
It is not known exactly which breed became the source for future Coton de Tulear – either Bichon, or Maltese, or both right away. Almost all of today’s glamorous decorative beauties began his “career” with catching rats, for which he was bred. Received to consider that the koton belongs to the Bichon group means that be.
The ancestors of the present Cotons served on pirate ships
The sailors didn’t particularly stand on ceremony with their little helpers, and a large number of abandoned dogs formed on the island, which were forced to fit into the local mongrel population and be related with her. These diverse mestizos became the main tribal material for the new breed.
And then a pretty visiting dog in Madagascar indescribably lucky. She didn’t like anyone, but the royal family, which subsequently for many years exclusively engaged in the development and breed breeding. Hence its special status. Royal the pet soon received a new sonorous name.
However, the name “Coton de Tulear” does not mean anything special and translates as “cotton from Tulear.” Tulear is a city in the south of Madagascar, and on opened cotton boxes royal dogs were really very similar.
The famous coton wool is most reminiscent of ordinary cotton wool cotton bolls
The result of royal selection was completely charming creature, charming and incredible funny. In the mind and quick wit, Koton also does not refuse. On this occasion, there is also an old pretty legend.
They say that once the Cotons urgently needed to cross the river, which was swarming with evil crocodiles. AND what did these cunning dogs do? They gathered on the shore and made an incredible noise, barking and screeching there – the Cotons are good at it. All stupid crocodiles sailed to this place, hoping for prey. BUT the little cats, meanwhile, very quietly ran down the coast and there already crossed the river, guaranteed free from crocodiles.
The standard clearly defined the phenotype and nature of the breed.
Cotons took root on a hot continent and were practically long travel abroad. Only in the middle of the 20th century to their historical homeland, in France, along with the former colonists several dogs returned, immediately enchanted the European cynological party. In 1972 the year the breed received its first standard and official recognition FCI, and at the beginning of this century, a boom in its popularity began in USA.
Breed standard Coton de Tulear
The standard describes the Cotona de Tulear as small, up to 32 cm in withers, dog weighing up to 6 kg. Fairly long tail, up to 18 cm visually makes the dog larger. Previously, this tail was stopped, but now left in its original form, and it looks very pretty. A distinctive feature, and at the same time the main Coton’s advantage is, of course, its unique wool. She is deprived of the usual for most dogs. the undercoat and more than anything in its structure really resembles cotton wool.
A peculiar coat protects the cat from summer heat and winter frost; It is waterproof and well self-cleaning. But keeping this coat in order is not easy.
Standard allows dark markings on coton ears
The cat must have exclusively white coat, only small darker marks on the ears are permissible. Pronounced black spots are a disqualifying defect. Interesting when this, that babies of this breed are often born spotty, but usually they bloom with age, their color becomes pure white.
White and fluffy
It is inconceivable not to fall in love with Koton at first sight – he has wonderful character, and this breed property is also fixed standard. Leader by nature, brave and inquisitive, he with enthusiastically accepts the life style of his master and is ideal for him adapts. Funny and funny baby is absolutely non-aggressive but always warns of danger with a barking bark.
Relations in a pack of cotons are very interesting to watch.
Coton de Tulear is very devoted to his master and gently loves all family members, while ignoring all kinds of homework living creatures. If there are several dogs of this breed in the house, then among them a clear hierarchy is sure to be built – with their “alpha” and strictly defined, as in the army, relations within flocks. Obviously, this is a memory of a dysfunctional past, when in order to survive, the little ancestors of Coton had to packs to hunt and defend.
In general, Koton has an ideal doggy character: incredulous strangers and enthusiastically friendly – to their own, especially to children. It’s hard to imagine a best gaming friend.
Coton de Tulear plays very funny
This is a very agile and inventive dog in fun, he loves swim, play and jump. And he jumps very funny – high, pushing off the ground with all four paws and melodiously howling with joy. Words can’t describe how the flying and a singing ball of white cotton wool – this must be seen at least once by one’s own eyes!
Video: getting to know the breed
Choose a puppy
Try to choose a healthy baby for yourself – this is relevant, because there are hereditary diseases in the breed. And beauty and a cheerful disposition will immediately recede into the background, if your dog suffers all his life from ailments.
What measures can be taken:
- Find the opportunity to track heredity as much as possible by lines of the kennel in which you plan to buy a puppy.
- Ask the breeder for genetic test results manufacturers if they were made.
- Try to get information about the health of bred puppies from other litters.
- Be sure to pay attention to the physical condition. parents.
- It will be better if the veterinarian helps you in choosing – from no troubling little things would hide in his eyes.
The main thing for the puppy is good health
Decide in advance whether you are planning exhibitions and participation in breeding for your dog. Coton de Tulear – exotic breed, and a show class puppy can be quite expensive, about two thousand dollars. If you just need a pet, then pay their attention to what is called a “color marriage.” Pretty a speck in no way affects either character or the health of your cat, and such a dog will cost several times less.
A speck on the face is not a marriage, but an exclusive
Video: Coton de Tulear sings
Care and love
If this small fluffy miracle is wound up in your home, then will have to try to make his life comfortable and long – when properly maintained, the Coton de Tulear can live longer twenty years old.
Do everything so that this miracle stays with you for a long time
Alone at home
Coton de Tulear – a great choice of breed for apartment content. Self-cleaning, non-shedding and hypoallergenic coat with proper care will not create problems for cleanliness in your home. This wool does not stink of dog at all – it exudes a thin and even pleasant aroma. That is probably what cotton smells like.
But there are problems that need to be considered at stage of the decision to purchase a puppy. This faithful dog very attached to the owner, misses him very much and does not like stay alone for a long time. He will be happy to accompany you are everywhere: in a car trip, on a walk, in the far traveling – just to be near. Left alone at home to call, as he knows how – to bark incessantly. Think: are you ready pay enough attention to such a dog?
Coton de Tulear cannot stay alone for long
Another problem is the physiology of the coton. At him a very small bladder, and for a long time endure the urge to the dog is simply not able to urinate. If not possible often walk her or provide free access to a private courtyard at home, teach your pet to walk on the tray. Please note that puppies of this rocks can leave puddles in the house for up to six months – they are not to blame, these are the costs of anatomy.
Chesham, mine and shear
Professional grooming professionals Coton de Tulear to it’s still very small, and the dog’s coat requires constant care – otherwise, it quickly becomes cluttered and goes into a continuous felt. But it doesn’t matter – you can take care of your pet’s “hair” on your own. It is not difficult, it will only take time and patience. Also important pay constant attention to the eyes and ears of the dog: keep them in clean and prevent inflammation.
Cotton wool requires regular care
Wash and comb out the cat every week – do it is an immutable rule. Choose the most suitable for your dog a mild shampoo and balm. Do not forget with special thoroughly rinse cosmetics with plenty of running water. Drying with a hairdryer is mandatory, at the same time it is necessary to comb and pull wool; haircut – monthly.
All this is the cost of maintaining show dogs: beauty requires victims. If you are not a fan of exhibitions, then do not torture yourself or pet – do him a short hygienic haircut, it is strong simplifies hair care.
Video: grooming cat
What do Cotons eat?
Exotic guests from Africa are absolutely unpretentious and unscrupulous about food. They will eat with equal pleasure as natural and dry food. But in any case, special attention should be given to the quality and balance of the food. Overeating and excessive stress on heart, liver, kidneys and joints. Fatty foods and sweets from The diet of Cotons must be categorically excluded.
If you can’t maintain a balance in natural nutrition, pick up a quality “drying” for the dog
If you prefer a straight, feed your pet only freshly prepared food and do not abuse porridges – there will definitely not be any benefit from them. But vegetables and fruits are very useful – both for the quality of the coat and for the overall health of the dog.
Go for a walk
Walk with him more often – everywhere and always, in any weather. But avoid excessive physical exertion, this is not good for the heart Koton. The baby has a lot of energy, and he constantly wants to play. Agility for koton is a favorite pastime.
A walk for Koton is happiness!
On the platform Coton de Tulear will be friends not with any dog, but always ready to play with everyone. Representatives breeds have a very high intelligence, they constantly need “food for the brain” – new knowledge, impressions and skills. They are obedient and respond well to training, with pleasure perform teams.
But here is what the Coton de Tulear categorically does not accept, so it’s rudeness and harsh pressure. Such an attitude can cause a serious emotional breakdown in a dog. Make good arrangements with him – the coton is always open for love and compromises.
Video: all about the breed
Veterinary science
Competent veterinary support in life is especially important for Cotona de Tulear – this will allow you to notice unpleasant on time symptoms and stop them.
Diseases and Vaccinations
Unsystematic, and sometimes incorrect breeding and often spontaneous selection of manufacturers served poorly for this wonderful breed. Many lines of cotons stretch the whole chain of hereditary diseases, including:
- heart failure;
- malfunctioning of the liver;
- deafness;
- cataract and retinal atrophy;
- urolithiasis disease;
- arthritis and dislocation of the patella;
- spinal problems;
- fungal infections;
- allergy.
The breeding of Cotons de Tulear used limited gene pool, this caused some problems
It is optimistic that the manifestations of genetic ailments still extremely rare. Statistics of recent years shows that only one is susceptible to genetic diseases percentage of modern offspring of cotons. Interior the potential of the breed and its ability to self-healing are very high, this allows us to make optimistic forecasts.
Complex vaccination of cotons is done as usual for everyone dog breeds pattern: in puppyhood – at 8 and 12 weeks, during adult – annually; the first rabies vaccine is three months old, all subsequent – once a year. Before vaccination, the dog must be healthy and free from parasites, after – pass at least weekly quarantine (do not communicate with other animals).
In an interesting position
As already mentioned, Kotons adore children, both human and own. Not only a happy mother, but all the members of the pack will be take an active part in the education of the younger generation. Watching this is extremely interesting.
Relations in the Coton family are very moving
Pregnancy and childbirth for the female Coton de Tulear – process responsible and difficult, as for all decorative breeds. The likelihood of complications is not too high, but she there is. Therefore, you must always agree in advance with an experienced veterinarian so that he is ready for the hour “X” – you may have to have a cesarean section.
During pregnancy, feed the bitch very high quality, but not in Do not overfeed, this can complicate the birth process. Puppies are usually born very small, there are three to six in litter. Let’s relax too caring mom and periodically distract her from the kids. Full puppies and without she is perfectly asleep in a warm box, and the bitch needs at least a short time take a walk several times a day and eat normally, so that as soon as possible recover.
White Coton puppies are born spotted
Video: hello, this is us
Owner reviews
Cotons are very attached to the owner – they are monogamous. With other dogs prefer not to be friends. Despite the increased hairiness, not fade. But still scratch and wash them at least once every two weeks necessary. At least once a month they must be taken to the salon for haircuts. In winter they don’t freeze – there is a lot of wool.
Long hair protects the Coton de Tulear from the weather, but since the undercoat is absent, in wet weather to avoid hypothermia, the dog should be dried immediately. To wool is not dumped that with a length of up to 8 cm is quite possible, it should brush regularly with a comb and comb.
If you are allergic to wool, then look at these breeds, which molt a little, are short-haired and which are easy to wash and scratch. For example, Coton de Tulear – this breed does not molt at all.
There is a breed of dog called Coton de Tulear, they are very look like southerners, only small ones. Their homeland is Madagascar.
The cat has no undercoat, and the coat looks like combed cotton.
The charming decorative breed of dogs fell difficult tests. But this kid stood them with honor, stayed affectionate, loyal to his master and in all respects wonderful dog. White and fluffy guardian angel definitely have a Coton de Tulear!
