COTON DE TULEAR (48)
Weight Standards: m/f - 12 to 15 lbs. Height Standards: m/f - 10 to 12 inches Coat: long, and with the feel of cotton; color varies from white, white with champagne highlights, and a dusting of black hairs to white with black patches. Common Ailments: skin rashes, tooth loss & respiratory problems Coton de Tulear developed in Madagascar, which is now the Malagasy Republic. The Coton de Tulear is called the "Royal Dog of Madagascar" because it was once owned exclusively by the royal family of the island. On the island anyone else found with a dog of this breed in their possession risked being sentenced to death. Native food supplies found in Madagascar for this breed would have been similar to brown rice, goat, fish, pork and poultry. The Coton de Tulear should eat food that is a blend of brown rice, fish, avocado and poultry. Avoid foods such as beef or horse meat out of their diet.