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General Appearance
Small, white dog. Slightly longer than high. Long coat of distinctive texture.

Characteristics
Lively, boisterous and intelligent.

Temperament
Loyal and friendly.

Head and Skull
Medium short foreface. Ratio of muzzle length to skull length 5:9. Skull slightly convex. Slight stop. Nose black.

Eyes
Round, dark and expressive. Well spaced. Black eye rims.

Ears
High set on skull, pendulous, slender, well covered with fine long hair.

Mouth
Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Lips black.

Neck
Medium length, slightly arched. Tight skin.

Forequarters
Shoulders well laid back. Forelegs straight.

Body
Good depth of brisket, medium tuck-up, slight rise over loin.

Hindquarters
Well muscled legs, parallel when viewed from behind. Moderate angulation.

Feet
Small, round and tight. Black pads.

Tail
Well feathered. Low set, tapering, never coiled. When at rest, tip slightly raised. Carried above back when dog is moving.

Gait/Movement
Smart and free; parallel movement fore and aft.

Coat
Single coated. Approximately 8-9 cms (3-3½ ins) long, fine, slightly wavy, texture of cotton, shown in natural state. Colour White. Slight lemon or grey colour on ears acceptable; dark pigmentation.

Size
25-32 cms (10-12½ ins).

Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Last Updated - September 2000

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Health Information

The Kennel Club operates health screening schemes with other organisations.  Some are clinical veterinary screening schemes and some are DNA screening schemes, which may be relevant to this breed.

The current health screening requirements and recommendations for Kennel Club Accredited Breeders of this breed show what is required and recommended for the sire and dam of any litter of this breed bred by an Accredited Breeder.

Breed specific summary results from the Purebred Dog Health Survey in 2004 are available.  Individual summaries are only available where the breed response rate was greater than 15%.

Recommended Reading

All the below publications are available to order from the Online Shop.

Kennel Club Breed Standards Kennel Club Breed Standards are available for most breeds indicating the qualities which competition judges normally take into account and the standard or model which breeders endeavour to achieve. The Breed Standards can be purchased by group.

The Kennel Club Illustrated Breed Standards Containing full descriptive standards for 192 breeds, as well as representation for the six Kennel Club recognised breeds that are currently without standards, this beautifully illustrated volume is a must for all dog enthusiasts. This third edition has been completely revised and updated by a panel of experts and incorporates the very latest standards for breeds in each group.

Breed Clubs and Societies

• Coton De Tulear Club of the United Kingdom. Sec- Ms H Gill. Tel: 01205 871834

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