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