Cimarrón Uruguayo vs Coton de Tulear

The Cimarrón Uruguayo is Uruguay’s national dog, a medium‑large, muscular guardian shaped by survival in the wild. Loyal, territorial, and reserved with strangers, it suits experienced owners. It has a short, low‑maintenance brindle or fawn coat and needs firm training and ample exercise.

Small, sturdy companion from Madagascar, the Coton de Tulear has a long, white, cotton‑soft coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, sensitive and very people focused, it bonds closely, suits apartments, needs moderate exercise and kind training, and is generally long lived but prone to some joint, eye and skin issues.