These bright little dogs are distinguished by their profuse white coat, which is soft, long and feels like cotton, hence the name (‘coton’ is the French word for cotton). The Coton might be small but they are remarkably sturdy. They are slightly longer than they are tall, with an arched loin, shortish legs, a smart black button nose, expressive eyes peeping out from under their long white hair and a feathered tail that curls over the back. The Cotton is a delightful companion, being playful, comedic and affectionate. They are generally sociable with all they meet and their eagerness to please makes them easy to train. They love the company of children and will enjoy playing with other dogs. Cotons love to entertain and clown about and are even known to have a habit of jumping up and walking on their hind legs to please people. They don’t need lots of exercise but that doesn’t mean they are lazy. Far from it, these little dogs love to run, play and swim and will like to be busy around the home, following their owners around and always being at the heart of the action. Due to their cottony hair, they need daily grooming to keep it in good condition and to stop it from matting. Cotons are fun little companions, with endless charm and affection, which thrive on human companionship.