Is choosing a small breed dog like the Coton de Tulear right for you?

Because I've never met a dog I didn't like, choosing a small dog breed was tough for me. I love ALL dogs so it was hard to decide on the right breed for me. I can’t say that the Coton de Tulear is necessarily better than any other dog (pretty close though). You really have to keep your lifestyle in mind and the reasons you have for choosing a small breed dog.

When I made a list of all the things I was looking for in a pet, my dog Luc fit like a glove. Putting aside his overall cuteness factor (I know it’s awful hard to resist that), I was looking for a small breed dog since I lived in a townhouse, a smart dog that would train easily, a companion dog, and a friendly dog that would get along with children, adults and other animals, especially my somewhat aloof cat, Lila.

I feel very fortunate to have found this small rare breed dog that is basically everything I was looking for and so much more.

Basically, Luc is the perfect dog for me. Plus as an extra added bonus he doesn't shed, he’s not yappy, he stands on his hind legs to give great hugs (but watch out – he uses this trick to “steal” anything he finds interesting on counter tops and tables), he cocks his head and listens to you when you tell him about your day.

Oh boy, I can go on and on and on ……

He’s also very adaptable. He’s happy getting lots of exercise and he’s also content lying at my feet when I have my work to do. He’s protective of me when someone he doesn’t know comes in the house, but he’s not aggressive and would never hurt anyone.

Are you choosing a:

• small breed dog?
• white dog?
• rare dog breed?
• happy dog?
• smart dog?
• companion dog?
• non shedding dog?
• hypoallergenic dog?
• kid-friendly and animal-friendly dog?

All of the above? - Then the Coton de Tulear may be the dog for you.

You may also enjoy these valuable links:

Find out more about whether choosing a small breed dog is right for you at about-small-dogs.com. You can share stories, get advice, and find more small dog breed information.

Small-Dogs-Connection.com is also a wonderful resource in helping you make the right decision about choosing a small dog.

Looking for more information about other rare dog breeds? Check out AboutSmallDogBreeds.com

At ItsMyDogNow.com you can learn even more about the importance of choosing the right dog breed.

Return from Choosing a Small Breed Dog to Home Page