Cotonese Physical Appearance

Wanting to own a Cotonese Dog and want to know what is the general appearance of Cotonese or what are the common colours of a Cotonese?

Learn more details about the colors, weight and height of Cotonese Dogs from this page.


Cotonese Appearance

Cotonese Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Cotonese, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Cotonese would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Cotonese: The Cotonese Dog is a small sized dog.

    Height of Cotonese:
  • 8-12 inches (20-30 cm)

  • Weight of Cotonese:
  • 6-15 pounds (3-7 kg)

    The Common Colours of Cotonese Dogs

  • Cream
  • White


Cotonese Appearance

Cotonese Information

The Cotonese is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Coton de Tulear and the Maltese. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.



What to do if you lose your Cotonese

If your Cotonese Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Call the local vet clinics to see if anyone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Cotonese

If you find a Cotonese Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.