Is Bacon a Coton de Tulear?

by Wye Yinn
(Singapore)

I adopted Bacon about a year ago from his first owner who had neglected him. He is 4 years old now. I was told he was a pure breed but could not ask more as the owner was not sure. At first, I thought he was a maltese, but he was too "big sized" to be one, he is about 7.3 kg and built more like a schnauzer. So for a period of time, I thought he was a white schnauzer. But his face looked more maltese.

The search for Bacon's breed stopped and I concluded he is actually a cross. I have never heard of Cotons until yesterday when I chance upon a website. Cotons are not common from where I come from, Singapore.

Bacon has a very obliging character, he is intelligent and learns fast. He always seems happy. We nicknamed him "Happy Dog" because he always seems eager to please and be happy.

So is Bacon a Coton? That is the question in my head now =)