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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Coton De TulearSmall
- Typical adult height
- Coton De Tulear22–30 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Coton De Tulear4–6 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Coton De Tulearfrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Coton De TulearLow: usually content with short daily walks
- Grooming
- Coton De TulearDaily
- Shedding
- Coton De TulearTends to shed little
- Training
- Coton De TulearGenerally trainable with consistency
- Barking
- Coton De TulearCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Coton De TulearOften adapts to flats and smaller homes
- Time alone
- Coton De TulearUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Coton De TulearOften suits first-time owners
Living with others
- Children
- Coton De TulearUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Coton De TulearUsually sociable with other dogs
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.