Male or female Coton de Tulear?

by Lizzy Hammill
(Minnesota)

My boyfriend and I are looking to get our first dog. I discovered the Coton de Tulear while online and fell in love, but read somewhere that males are more affectionate than females. Is there any truth to this?

Size-wise we were leaning more towards a female because we prefer a smaller dog but if a male will be more cuddly then we would go in that direction. Of course every dog is different but this is more of a general question.

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May 08, 2018
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Male vs female coton NEW
by: Anonymous

I have had both a female and currently have a male who is 10 months old. My female was definitely more clingy and she was way more dominant and she didn’t get along with some big dogs(probably my fault in socializing). She also was not great with some little kids. But she did love my kids. She was very easy to potty train and a great listener. She was always at my side...sometimes annoying. Now my Male puppy was a little more difficult to potty train, but only by a few weeks more. He is a very good listener and he is very smart. he is not as cuddly as the girl which is nice in some ways because he likes to have his own space to lay around sometimes and doesn’t constantly need to be touching me. He is so great with all kids big and little and he is so friendly with all dogs, big and small. I exposed him to lots of dogs and little kids and babies and lots of people since day 1. Now he is 10 months old and he is very sweet. Almost too friendly, he thinks he needs to greet everyone and every dog. Still working on him. Good luck with your decision.

Sep 29, 2011
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My coton
by: Anonymous

When I gpt my coton, I was also torn for the same reasons. I ended up going with a girl after learning more about the breed and thinking it wouldn't make a difference. Well, it didn't. She's a sweetheart, and small at barely 8lbs and 3 years old!

Jun 22, 2011
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Female loveball
by: Sevi

I have a female coton and she is really affectionate, loving and cuddly. She is particularly in love with her daddy but she never forgets her mummy.
I think that Cotons are by nature affectionate so sex doesn't really matter. It's then only a metter of size.
Good luck with finding your baby Coton.
Cheers
Sevi

Jun 20, 2011
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sweet males
by: Anonymous

I have a 1 year old male named Louie, I have had dogs my entire life and was a breeder years ago...males are so sweet...there is a good reason why they call the females bitches..lol

Jun 20, 2011
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male or female?
by: Anonymous

I have to agree with everyone. I have a male about 12lbs and he is the most loveable dog. He loves to lick my children and husband all over there faces ( he knows I don't like it ). He also loves to curl up and cuddle with us all the time. You will be very happy with your coton.

Jun 20, 2011
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Male or Female
by: Anonymous

I have a 2 males and one female - Good Luck - for years I only had females - now I just adopt males. Joyce

Jun 20, 2011
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BEST Choice!
by: Margie

Either Way you will be happy if you get a Coton! I have a male named Romeo he is 13 lbs, perfect size. He is smart,even rings a bell to go out. He is so loving and very very affectionate.

Jun 20, 2011
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AWESOME Dogs!!!
by: Margie

I have a Male, Romeo, he is the most loving,cuddly and very smart Dog.He even rings a bell to go out. I wanted a Female at first but am so happy I have him. He is 13 lbs which is a perfect size dog. Either choice is good as long as you get a true Coton.

Jun 19, 2011
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Girl or boy
by: Anonymous

I wanted a female initially, but when Simon was born - he was one of three in the litter and they were all males. I have to say, I fell in love with him the moment I met him. Cotons are simply the most loving little dogs and I can tell you that whichever you choose, male or female -- you will be very happy.

Jun 19, 2011
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duchess
by: stephanie

I have a cute little female dog duchess, she is so loving and so smart. She is really all love. The one complaint I have is she is more attached to my husband then me. She is such a flirt with my husband lol and really an man that comes to my house lol she is so cute. But girls are loving too. Check out my blog I have a few pics of duchess in the blog. Stephaniebrazzleblog.com

Jun 19, 2011
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FEMALE
by: KATHY ADN TRISCUIT

I HAVE A FEMALE, TRISCUIT IS HER NAME, AND LOVE IS HER GAME, SHE IS SO CUDDLY. SHE LOVES TO BE HELD, AND WHEN SHE IS SLEEPING ON MY LAP, SHE USUALLY WILL SLEEP ON HER BACK OR ROLL HERSELF INTO A LITTLE FUZZY BALL. I CAN PROBABLY SAFELY SAY THAT THE COTON'S ARE THE BEST, NO MATTER IF THEY ARE MALE OR FEMALE, GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CHOICE AND PLEASE PUT SOME PICS UP. KATHY AND TRISCUIT FROM PA

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