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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) Spain
B) Madagascar
C) France
D) United States
  • 2. What color is the Coton de Tulear's coat usually?
A) Black
B) Brown
C) White
D) Grey
  • 3. What is the typical temperament of a Coton de Tulear?
A) Independent and aloof
B) Aggressive and aloof
C) Energetic and shy
D) Affectionate and playful
  • 4. What is the Coton de Tulear's national dog of Madagascar?
A) No
B) Yes
C) Not clear
D) Maybe
  • 5. How does a Coton de Tulear react to strangers?
A) Friendly
B) Indifferent
C) Aggressive
D) Fearful
  • 6. What is a potential behavioral challenge in Coton de Tulears?
A) Fearlessness
B) Agility
C) Separation anxiety
D) Guarding instinct
  • 7. What is the Coton de Tulear's typical activity level?
A) High
B) Low
C) Very high
D) Moderate
  • 8. What is the Coton de Tulear's barking tendency?
A) Moderate
B) Low
C) Varies
D) High
  • 9. What is the typical weight range for a Coton de Tuléar?
A) Over 12 kg (26 lb).
B) Up to 5 kg (11 lb).
C) Between 10 to 15 kg (22 to 33 lb).
D) No more than 8.2 kg (18 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 is bushy and upright.
D) The tail hangs straight down.
  • 11. What nose color is not accepted in either the FCI or CTCA standards?
A) Pink or partly pink
B) Brown
C) Black
D) White
  • 12. What is a traditional characteristic of a Coton de Tulear's chest?
A) Flat and narrow
B) Well developed, reaching to the elbows
C) Small and rounded
D) Deep but not reaching the elbows
  • 13. Which nose color is considered tolerable by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale?
A) Pink
B) White
C) Brown
D) Grey
  • 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) 25 to 30 cm (9.8 to 11.8 in)
B) 22 to 27 cm (8.7 to 10.6 in)
C) 9 to 13 in (23 to 33 cm)
D) 15 to 17 in (38 to 43 cm)
  • 16. When did the Coton de Tuléar become a fully recognized breed by the American Kennel Club?
A) 1976
B) 1985
C) July 1, 2014
D) 1996
  • 17. Which type of bite is acceptable for a Coton de Tulear's teeth?
A) Level bite
B) Underbite
C) Scissor bite or pincer bite
D) Overbite
  • 18. What evidence confirms the genetic similarity between Malagasy and European Cotons?
A) Physical appearance
B) DNA evidence
C) Behavioral studies
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) Bichon Tenerife Association
B) Madagascar Coton Club
C) Royal Dog Society
D) Coton de Tuléar Club of America (CTCA)
  • 21. In what year did the Coton de Tuléar first become formally recognized as a breed by the Societe Centrale Canine?
A) 1980
B) 1970
C) 1965
D) 1990
  • 22. Which dog breed is closely linked to the Coton de Tulear?
A) Golden Retriever
B) German Shepherd
C) Bichon Tenerife
D) Labrador Retriever
  • 23. What is the traditional stance on dewclaws in Cotons de Tulear?
A) Only removed in male dogs
B) Traditionally removed, but many now oppose this practice
C) Always kept intact
D) Removed only if problematic
  • 24. What year did Madagascar release a stamp featuring the Coton de Tulear?
A) 1980
B) 1969
C) 1974
D) 1990
  • 25. What is the preferred color for a Coton de Tulear's lips according to the CTCA standard?
A) Brown
B) Black
C) White
D) Pink
  • 26. Which kennel club in the UK recognizes the Coton de Tuléar?
A) Australian National Kennel Council
B) The Kennel Club (UK)
C) American Kennel Club
D) New Zealand Kennel Club
  • 27. Who coined the phrase 'Royal Dog of Madagascar'?
A) The French colonists
B) Dr. Robert Jay Russell
C) The Societe Centrale Canine
D) The Malagasy royalty
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