Temperament - Happy temperament, very social with people and other
dogs, stable, adaptable to different lifestyles. Temperament is one of the
main characteristics of the breed.
General Appearance - Small, long haired companion dog with a white
cotton-textured coat, with round dark eyes and a lively, intelligent
expression
Class 9 - Companion and Toy Dogs
Size & Weight - Females 23 to 25cm, 3.5kg to 5 kg. Males 26 to 28 cm,
4kg to 6 kg.
Proportions - height at withers in relationship to the length of the body is
2 to 3. The head in relationship is 2 to 5.
Tail - Low set, tip raised. When moving, curved over back, point towards
back,loin,withers, or nape
Coat - Soft, cotton-like texture, profuse, dense, may be slightly wavy
Gait - Free and flowing, no uneven movement
Skin - tight, pink, permissible to be pigmented
Origin - Madagascar
Patronage - France