About The Breed 

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• Known as the “Royal Dog of Madagascar” 

• Ancestors of this dog are thought to have arrived in Madagascar in the 16th century on trade and pirate ships. *Quickly becoming pets to members of the royal court and other wealthy families. 

• Arrived in mainland Europe and North America in the 1970s

• The French bred the color out of the Cotons making them all or mostly all white. 

• AKC accepts 3 colors (white - sometimes with tan or gray, black and white, and tricolor)

• Favored for their happy disposition and low maintenance

• Rare breed - has faced extinction at several points in history

• Sheds very little - because their fur is different than typical dog fur they are less likely to trigger allergy issues. 

• Known to get along with children, other dogs, and other pets

• Part of the Bichon Family - Small but sturdy