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