Why are Coton de Tulears relatively unknown as a dog breed?

Coton de Tulear is a rare breed of dog from the island nation of Madagascar that is relatively unknown, but that is changing due to the Internet. read more

The breed was recognized by the FCI in 1970. The Coton is the"Official Dog of Madagascar," and a tricolor Coton was honored on a postage stamp in 1974. The Coton de Tulear was officially recognized by the AKC in 2014. read more

The Coton de Tulear is a small, long-coated dog known for being clownish and having a happy disposition. Coton means “cotton” in French and is used to describe the breed’s fluffy and long top coat. read more