Is a Cotonese the Right Maltese Mix for You?

These hybrid dogs are recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club and can be registered on their website.

They are a fluffy, all white Maltese mix that is growing in popularity because of their gentle and affectionate personality.

Read more about the Coton Maltese mix below to see if this is the right Maltese mix for you.

Personality

These dogs take on the temperament of both Coton du Tulears and Maltese. They are friendly and alert little dogs.

Most are very smart; which makes them easy to train. They can become very attached to their owner and love to please. This eagerness and intelligence makes them the perfect dog to learn and perform tricks. They also do well in dog sports such as agility and flyball.

The Maltese Coton de Tulear dog is very sociable and gets along great with children and other animals. Most people find them to have an enthusiastic and lively personality.

Cool Coton Maltese Mix Gifts

If you already have a Maltese Coton dog mix or know someone that does, check out these unique gifts for dog lovers below.

Appearance

If you like a fluffy, white cottonball than this Maltese mix might be right for you! Since both the Coton De Tulear and the Maltese are white, this hybrid dog is also always white.

Hair is usually long, cottony, and fluffy. These dogs should be brushed daily to keep their long hair free of mats and tangles.

They are also nonshedding and most are hypoallergenic. Full grown Coton Maltese mixes can weigh anywhere from 6-15lbs.

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Do you have a Cotonese?

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What Other Cotonese Owners Have Said

Cotonese Puppy - Marie Antoinette
On Aug. 12th, the day before my birthday, my son talked me into going into the Pet Store. I have ALWAYS wanted a Maltese. While in the store, I seen ...

Maltese Coton de Tulear Dog - Tucker
I work for a pet store and once in awhile we will get a puppy that comes to us "stressed out" and they will not eat and become hypoglycemic. This is the ...

Cotonese Puppies - Kingston and Bruno
Our family has two Cotonese puppies! Kingston is two and Bruno just joined our family yesterday. They are such cuties and love to cuddle! Kingston is such ...

Coton du Tulear Mix - Milkshake
My Maltese Coton du Tulear mix is is 4 months old and is adorable! He loves to chew on fingers and chase the cats. He also always steals peoples shoes ...

Maltese Coton du Tulear - Sweety
My Maltese Coton du Tulear is a rescue dog. She is 10lbs all white hair is more like a Coton than long and flowing like a Maltese. Has black eyes and nose ...

Cotonese - Harley
Harley is a wonderful little dog 3 yr old Cotonese. He has an amazing temperament. He is very loving, and gentle with all animals, and even insects. He ...

Female Cotonese - Coco
My female Cotonese is honestly the cutest little dog I've ever seen and I love her! I couldn't have found a better dog for my family. She is extremely ...

Cotonese - Oreo Not rated yet
My Cotonese is a rare black and white. That's why we named him Oreo. He is a very spoiled attention getter and he hates when someone doesn't notice how ...

Maltese Coton du Tulear - Tucker Updates Not rated yet
Tucker, our Maltese Coton du Tulear mix, is back and healthy as ever! Our little 1.9 lb. puppy is now 7.65 lbs. and is full of energy. He is almost 9 mos....