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