Coton de Tulear - Quiz
Coton de Tulear
  • 1. What is the origin country of the Coton de Tulear breed?
A) Madagascar
B) Spain
C) France
D) United States
  • 2. What color is the Coton de Tulear's coat usually?
A) Black
B) Grey
C) White
D) Brown
  • 3. What is the typical temperament of a Coton de Tulear?
A) Affectionate and playful
B) Energetic and shy
C) Independent and aloof
D) Aggressive and aloof
  • 4. What is the Coton de Tulear's national dog of Madagascar?
A) No
B) Maybe
C) Yes
D) Not clear
  • 5. How does a Coton de Tulear react to strangers?
A) Fearful
B) Friendly
C) Aggressive
D) Indifferent
  • 6. What is a potential behavioral challenge in Coton de Tulears?
A) Agility
B) Separation anxiety
C) Fearlessness
D) Guarding instinct
  • 7. What is the Coton de Tulear's typical activity level?
A) Very high
B) High
C) Low
D) Moderate
  • 8. What is the Coton de Tulear's barking tendency?
A) High
B) Moderate
C) Varies
D) Low
  • 9. What is the typical weight range for a Coton de Tuléar?
A) Over 12 kg (26 lb).
B) No more than 8.2 kg (18 lb).
C) Up to 5 kg (11 lb).
D) Between 10 to 15 kg (22 to 33 lb).
  • 10. What is the tail characteristic of a Coton de Tuléar?
A) The tail is short and stubby.
B) The tail should curl over its back.
C) The tail hangs straight down.
D) The tail is bushy and upright.
  • 11. What nose color is not accepted in either the FCI or CTCA standards?
A) Pink or partly pink
B) White
C) Black
D) Brown
  • 12. Which type of bite is acceptable for a Coton de Tulear's teeth?
A) Overbite
B) Underbite
C) Scissor bite or pincer bite
D) Level bite
  • 13. What is the traditional stance on dewclaws in Cotons de Tulear?
A) Removed only if problematic
B) Always kept intact
C) Traditionally removed, but many now oppose this practice
D) Only removed in male dogs
  • 14. What is a traditional characteristic of a Coton de Tulear's chest?
A) Flat and narrow
B) Deep but not reaching the elbows
C) Small and rounded
D) Well developed, reaching to the elbows
  • 15. What is the height range for a Tall Coton de Tulear?
A) 9 to 13 in (23 to 33 cm)
B) 22 to 27 cm (8.7 to 10.6 in)
C) 15 to 17 in (38 to 43 cm)
D) 25 to 30 cm (9.8 to 11.8 in)
  • 16. What is the preferred color for a Coton de Tulear's lips according to the CTCA standard?
A) Black
B) White
C) Brown
D) Pink
  • 17. What is the traditional stance on a Coton de Tulear's dewlap?
A) Preferred with a prominent dewlap
B) Only in male dogs
C) No specific preference
D) Favored to be without a dewlap
  • 18. Who coined the phrase 'Royal Dog of Madagascar'?
A) The Societe Centrale Canine
B) Dr. Robert Jay Russell
C) The French colonists
D) The Malagasy royalty
  • 19. In what year did the Coton de Tuléar first become formally recognized as a breed by the Societe Centrale Canine?
A) 1990
B) 1965
C) 1980
D) 1970
  • 20. Which kennel club in the UK recognizes the Coton de Tuléar?
A) Australian National Kennel Council
B) American Kennel Club
C) New Zealand Kennel Club
D) The Kennel Club (UK)
  • 21. What is the name of the club established by Dr. Robert Jay Russell in 1976?
A) Royal Dog Society
B) Bichon Tenerife Association
C) Coton de Tuléar Club of America (CTCA)
D) Madagascar Coton Club
  • 22. When did the Coton de Tuléar become a fully recognized breed by the American Kennel Club?
A) 1985
B) 1976
C) 1996
D) July 1, 2014
  • 23. What evidence confirms the genetic similarity between Malagasy and European Cotons?
A) Behavioral studies
B) Historical records
C) Physical appearance
D) DNA evidence
  • 24. What is a common eye feature of the Coton de Tuléar?
A) Blue and almond-shaped
B) Large expressive eyes, usually covered by bangs.
C) Dark and piercing
D) Small and round
  • 25. Which nose color is considered tolerable by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale?
A) Grey
B) Brown
C) White
D) Pink
  • 26. Which dog breed is closely linked to the Coton de Tulear?
A) Bichon Tenerife
B) German Shepherd
C) Golden Retriever
D) Labrador Retriever
  • 27. What year did Madagascar release a stamp featuring the Coton de Tulear?
A) 1980
B) 1974
C) 1969
D) 1990
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