Coton de Tulear Puppy Weight Calculator

Calculate the adult weight for your Coton de Tulear. Just type your puppy’s current weight and age, and see how big your puppy gets.

Coton de Tulear Growth Guide

Breed Overview

The Coton de Tulear is a charming toy breed that originated in Madagascar, where it became the beloved companion of Malagasy nobility. Named for its cotton-like coat and the port city of Tulear, this breed is known for its affectionate nature, cheerful disposition, and clownish personality. Coton de Tulears are highly people-oriented, intelligent, and eager to please, making them excellent family pets and therapy dogs.

Classified as a small breed, adult Cotons typically weigh between 8 and 15 pounds and stand 9 and 11 inches tall. Growth tracking is particularly important for this breed to avoid under- or overfeeding, both of which can affect their long-term health and development.

For more background, visit the American Kennel Club’s Coton de Tulear profile.

Coton de Tulear Growth Chart & Weight Ranges

Here’s a general weight estimate for Coton de Tulear puppies as they grow:

Age	Average Weight Range
4 weeks	1.5–2.5 lbs
8 weeks	2.5–4.5 lbs
12 weeks	4–6.5 lbs
4 months	5–7.5 lbs
6 months	6.5–9 lbs
9 months	7.5–11 lbs
12 months	8–13 lbs (adult weight)

Males usually weigh 1–2 pounds more than females, though individual variation is common.

How Much Bigger Will My Coton de Tulear Puppy Get?

Coton puppies experience their most rapid growth in the first 6 months. Most reach 50% of their adult weight by 3 to 4 months and continue growing steadily until about 10–12 months, when their weight typically stabilizes.

Rule of Thumb:
To estimate adult size, double your Coton’s weight at 16 weeks. For example, a 4-lb puppy at 4 months may finish at around 8 lbs.

Small breeds like the Coton de Tulear generally reach full adult size earlier than large breeds, so growth should be closely monitored during the early months.

Coton de Tulear Growth Tips

Nutrition

Feed your puppy a high-quality small-breed puppy food rich in protein and fat to support development. Break meals into 3–4 portions daily until around 6 months, then reduce to 2 meals daily. Avoid overfeeding or too many treats, as Cotons can be prone to weight gain.

Exercise

While playful and energetic, Cotons don’t require intense exercise. A few short walks and indoor play sessions daily will suffice. Avoid strenuous activity or jumping from heights while their joints are still developing.

Health Watch

Though generally healthy, Cotons may face the following growth-related issues:

• Luxating patella (dislocating kneecaps)
• Dental crowding (due to small jaws)
• Allergies or sensitivities to certain foods or environmental triggers

Routine vet checkups and gradual transitions in diet and activity are key to healthy growth.