He’s related to the Bichon Frise and Maltese but has his own distinct style. (7/15) by Judy Powell November 5, 2020, 6:32 pm Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 7/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The Coton de Tulear takes his name not only from his cottonlike coat but also from the seaport city of Tulear (now known as Toliara), located on the African island nation of Madagascar, where the breed originated. Next article People who love the Coton praise his intelligence, sociability, and easy-care coat. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.