Dog
Group:
Toy
Pronunciation:
(kot-n-ese)
Breed Description:
The Cotonese breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead it is a cross of a Coton de Tulear and a Maltese. This makes it a hybrid dog or a designer dog. The difference between a designer dog and what people commonly refer to as mutts or mixed breeds is the fact that designer dogs are usually bred intentionally. The parents are purebred dogs, often registered. They may even have been health-tested. The ancestry of the designer dog is known, unlike with most mutts and mixed breed dogs. The breeder is trying to produce a certain kind of dog for some reason.
The Cotonese breed of dog may combine traits of its Coton de Tulear and Maltese parents or it may resemble one parent more than another. It’s also possible for a breeder to breed two dogs that are Cotonese together. This means that the dogs are the result of previous breedings of Coton de Tulears and Maltese. However, the puppies may still resemble either Coton de Tulears or Maltese.
If you are interested in a Cotonese breed of dog then you should gather information about both the Coton de Tulear and the Maltese. There’s no way to tell exactly how the puppies will turn out or to what degree they will resemble which parent.
In the case of the Cotonese breed of dog, these are small white or mostly white dogs with long hair. They have dark, bright eyes and usually a black nose. The drop ears hang down by the cheeks. The hair is usually fluffy, like the Coton de Tulear’s, though it can be longer.
Temperament:
The Cotonese breed of dog is gentle and affectionate. Friendly, alert, smart and easy to train. They are usually sociable and get along well with other pets.
Height:
The Cotonese breed of dog may stand up to 13 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Cotonese breed of dog may weigh up to 18 pounds.
Exercise:
The Cotonese breed of dog is usually quite active for a small dog and needs regular daily exercise. They are usually very playful but they need at least a daily walk in addition to play time.
Life Expectancy:
The Cotonese breed of dog has a lifespan of around 15 years.
Grooming:
The Cotonese breed of dog needs to have his coat brushed daily in order to avoid matting and tangling. They are often a low-shedding dog and they are usually good for allergy-sufferers but you should always visit an individual dog to make sure. Clean the ears regularly to avoid ear infections.
Origin:
United States. More information is not known.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
