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Adopting a Coton de Tulear

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Coton de Tulear - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Coton de Tulear at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Coton de Tulear from a shelter or rescue can cost $50 to $300 and typically covers an initial exam, spay/neuter, vaccines, preventatives, and a microchip. In contrast, buying a Coton de Tulear from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost $2,000 to $4,000.

The easiest way to adopt a Coton de Tulear is through a rescue that specializes in Coton de Tulears. A great place to start is via a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the Coton de Tulears available in your area.

Coton de Tulear fun facts

Fun Facts:

In the early years of the breed, ownership of Cotons de Tulear by non-nobleman was strictly forbidden on Madagascar, where it became known as "The Royal Dog of Madagascar." Their other moniker? The "anti-stress dog."

Barbara Streisand cloned her beloved pet Coton de Tulear just before she died.

Despite being the official dog of Madagascar for centuries, the Coton de Tulear breed was virtually unknown to the wider world until recently, and they weren't brought to the United States until the mid-1970s.

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Coton de Tulear Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Coton de Tulear types to temperament and health issues to popular Coton de Tulear mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.