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