— meet the breed
The Coton de Tulear
The Royal Dog of Madagascar — a small, sturdy companion with a soft cotton coat that doesn’t shed,
the temperament of a clown, and the loyalty of a guardian.
14th-century origin
Companion breed
The Coton de Tulear is a small, hypoallergenic companion dog with a soft cotton
coat that doesn’t shed or smell. Weighing 4.5–6.5 kg and living 16–21 years, the Coton is
famously gentle, affectionate, and adaptable to apartments, families with children, and homes with other pets.
14th-century Madagascar
The Royal Dog of Port Tulear
The Coton has been bred as a companion since the 14th century, taking its name from Port Tulear in Madagascar. Once the cherished lap dog of nobility, the Coton was the only dog permitted in the royal court — earning it the nickname the Royal Dog of Madagascar.
Centuries of being bred purely for companionship are why today’s Coton is so naturally gentle, intuitive, and bonded to its family.
A small, sturdy purebred with a stunning
cotton coat that doesn’t
shed and doesn’t smell.
TEMPERMENT
Famous for being the “anti-stress” dog
Always smiling, always engaged, the Coton is famous in breed circles as the “clown dog” for the way it lights up a
room and bonds with everyone it meets.
Loving
Affectionate, eager to please,
and quietly devoted.
The clown
Funny, expressive, and
famously cheerful.
Quietly protective
A natural guardian who never leaves your side.
Great with kids
Gentle babysitters, patient
with little hands
Adaptable
Apartment, backyard, or boat
— equally at home.
Intelligent
Problem solver, quick
to learn routines.
Could a Coton be your dog?
If a gentle, hypoallergenic, long-living companion sounds like the right fit for your family, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to welcome a Coton puppy into your family?
Tell us about your home and lifestyle, and we’ll be in touch about adding you to the waitlist for an upcoming Cotonrun litter.
Cotonrun
Australia’s leading Coton de Tulear breeder, raising healthy, world-class puppies on the Gold Coast.
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