Where are Coton de Tulears from?

Coton de Tulears are from the island nation of Madagascar off the southeastern coast of Africa. They are named after the city of Tulear (now called Toliara), located in the southwestern region of the island. This breed is believed to have developed from various European toy breeds brought to Madagascar by sailors in the 17th and 18th centuries, eventually evolving into the charming companion dogs we know today.