Coton de Tulear Puppies Blog

Hypoallergenic breeds of dog are those that assumed to be safer for the people with allergy compared to other dogs. Coton de Tulear has been known as a breed that triggers allergic reaction at a minimal rate or even none. Every allergy is subjective and distinct; one person may be allergic to a certain dog but can be hypoallergenic to the other. Nevertheless, Cotton de Tulear is still on the top of hypoallergenic dogs.

According to experts, the allergen is a protein that can be found in the dog’s saliva and dander that are being secreted by the dog’s sebaceous glands. Isn’t it great that despite the furry nature of the Coton de Tulear it still is considered to be hypoallergenic? That is because this particular breed is secreting fewer allergens that is irritating than a lot of other breeds. At the moment, there is no scientific evidence for this notion yet it is proven by the testimonials and recommendations of dog enthusiasts and proud allergic sufferer owners of Coton deTulear. Another hypothesis is that, this breed is considered to be a non-shedder dog which means that it sheds less hair compared to other types of dog. This is advantageous to the allergic sufferer as it is believed that the dander and saliva of the dog clings to its hair and since its hair does cast off too much the allergens are not being released to the environment. Not to mention the fact that huge number of allergy sufferers, can now have the chance to own and pet with pure love and affection. To top that, these dogs are also unbelievably smart and gentle, so it is safe to a family pet even when there are kids under your roof.

Even though it has been said that Coton de Tulear release lesser allergens, regular cleaning and vacuuming, using air filters, proper grooming of the dog and restricting the dog to some parts of your home will help you lessen your allergic attack even more.

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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If you are able to provide enough love and care for a furry, little companion that thrives on the attention and love their whole family. Apart from that, they are very social, but not only with people – they also love other dogs and pets around themselves. This is a territorial breed, so they will be always alert and will start barking if something is endangering their home.

The Coton de Tulear has a long, fluffy, wooly coat that requires frequent, daily brushing to prevent the hair from matting and tangling. Thanks to the rarity of the breed, health problems are very rare of this dog, they are very healthy.

Training may cause problems: although they are very clever, they may be difficult to housebreak. Therefore they require consistent, calm and firm training with loads of love and praise. Early socialization and obedience training is advised.

All in all, if you and your family would like to have a true friend that thrives on attention and only require short, daily walks and half an hour exercise per day in return for your love, then this is the right breed for you.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Coton de Tulear. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Coton de Tulear for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Coton de Tulear hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Coton de Tulear used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Coton de Tulear will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Coton de Tulear feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Coton de Tulear as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

A Coton de Tulear is a dog native of Madagascar, specifically from the seaport called Tulear. With its cotton-like and cotton soft coats, it’s no wonder that it was named with the French translation “coton”.   These small dogs are very lovable, amusing and enjoy being the center of attention. If you would like to have this kind of dog, here are some important things you need to know about the Coton de Tulear before you go seeking one. A genuine Coton de Tulear mirrors the guidelines from its breed standard. This means that responsible breeders put effort into developing dogs that match in physical traits and even basic temperament; it is the norm for quality. For example, this canine is 8 to 12 inches in height, 9 to 13 pounds in weight. Their coats can grow up to 3 inches long and is mainly white with markings on the body and ears of lemon, white or grey color. They have rectangular ears that hang to the cheeks and have a lively and intelligent expression. By giving time to study the breed standard, you will get to know more about their physical traits and even health concerns. When you finally pay visits to breeders, try to spot some indicators if they’re quality ones or not. Read the rest of this entry »