I’m a sucker for small furry dogs!  [Oh come on…who am I kidding?  I’m a sucker for ALL dogs!!!]  I first saw the Coton de Tulear in the ring earlier this summer at Bloomsburg, Pa.  It was love at first woof!  This breed is darling!  Up until this year I had never heard of them before.  They are shown in the Miscellaneous Class at shows because they are not yet registered by the AKC.  The breed name is pronounced “coTAWN day two-LEE are” and they originated in Madagascar. The breed’s name is from the French word coton, meaning “cotton,” and from the Madagascan port of Tulear.  It’s always a treat to see them at a show!