Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence/Coton de Tulear Puppies/Coton Breeders

Puppies and adults are available

2012-02-09T06:53:00.000-08:00

The Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence do have puppies available. Also, adult Cotons may be available as well. Scroll down on this blog for more information or please write us.

Our puppies are placed in loving homes very quickly, and in a lot of cases before they are even born. We health test all of our breeding dogs.

February is National Dental Health Month

2012-02-09T06:47:00.000-08:00

February is National Dental Health Month.
Article by Homeagain
http://petid.homeagain.com/Newsletters/2012/February/pet-dental-care.aspx?utm_source=HomeAgain_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=L_Article3&utm_campaign=201202_News

Brush Up on Pet Dental Care

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, which makes it a good time to focus on your pet’s oral hygiene.
Puppies and kittens all begin life with clean, white teeth (and is there anything sweeter than puppy breath?). Healthy teeth are an important part of a pet’s overall health. As time goes by, plaque builds up and decay can set in. Bacteria in the mouth can spread to other parts of the body and cause serious infections, as in humans.
Although you may consider the dental bones that Fido gnaws on and the healthy kibble Kitty downs to be sufficient to keep their choppers in top working order, they may not be.
Learning how to brush your pet’s teeth can help to keep them in good working order and prevent diseases.
When and How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth
Use toothpaste or a cleaning product designed for the animal. Human toothpastes have chemicals that can be toxic to pets if swallowed. Find appropriate products at a pet store or ask your veterinarian for a recommendation.
Take your time. Before you introduce the toothbrush, get your pet accustomed to having your hands near his mouth. While the two of you are relaxed, use your fingers to stroke his cheek like you would when you start brushing his teeth.
Give him a taste. Squeeze a small portion of the special toothpaste onto your finger and let him taste. Pet toothpaste is formulated to have a pleasant flavor.
Introduce the toothbrush. The first few times you try, you may end up brushing just a few teeth before your pet starts to squirm or rebel. That’s okay. Don’t force it.
Stop while it’s still fun. You don’t want to make your pet afraid of the toothbrush. Quit brushing while he’s still enjoying it and praise and snuggle with him afterwards. If you make this time fun for both of you, you’ll ultimately be able to brush without a struggle.
Keep trying. Slowly work up to cleaning the pet’s entire mouth, especially the molars in the back. Don’t worry too much about getting to the inside of his mouth. If you only brush teeth on the outside, you’ll still get most of the plaque.
Reap the rewards. One of the big advantages of brushing your pet’s teeth regularly, and starting from an early age, is that his teeth may not require professional cleaning. That involves placing the animal under anesthesia and is expensive, making the procedure something most pet owners prefer to avoid.
Do speak to your veterinarian if your pet has very bad breath. Although bad oral hygiene is most often the cause, it could reflect other health problems.
Some pet owners swear that their dog or cat actually smiles. Helping them maintain a set of clean choppers will give them another reason to do so.

2011-12-25T19:01:00.000-08:00

SanDee's Cotons will have 5 girls available in January.

SanDee's Cotons
http://www.cotondetulearpuppiesbreeder.com/
(432) 353-4873

2011-12-25T18:23:00.000-08:00

The Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence

wish you, your family, and friends

a very heart felt Merry Christmas

filled with peace, love and joy,

Exchanging gifts, helping others,

amd taking this time to celebrate the

Miracle of Christmas, our Lord and Saviors birth

"Happy Birthday Jesus"

This little boy is available now!

2011-12-13T07:26:00.000-08:00

If you are interested in this beautiful little 9 week old boy, contact Carol Hughes of Cotons of Tara in Texas.

Happy Holidays to all.

Available puppies

2011-12-07T11:58:00.000-08:00

Currently, the breeders with puppies are Cotons of Tara and Happy Hearts Cotons. You can find their contact information on this blog, by going to the breeders page, or on our website.

Most of the Breeders of Excellence are planning puppies for 2012. Please contact them for more information on their upcoming litters.

Also, if you are looking for an older retired dog, contact the breeders individually.

2011-09-18T14:40:00.000-07:00

COTONS OF TARA

BEAUTIFUL 4 MONTH OLD MALE AVAILABLE NOW!

ON SEPT 19TH AND OCTOBER 1ST

3 Little Girls and 3 Little Boy arrived.

Contact Carol at Cotons of Tara for more information.
http://cotondog.com/

Happy Hearts Mariah and Charlie just had a litter of 3 girls and one boy they will be ready the end of November when they are 9 1/2 weeks old

Latte and Charlie's puppies 3 weeks old

3 white boys and the little girl has color

Contact Sharyn at Happy Hearts Cotons for more information.

sharbear1@ca.rr.com

Renaissance Coton de Tulear

We are expecting 2 litters to be born in November 2011. These puppies will be ready to go sometime in January 2012.
We are now accepting a limited number of deposits from approved families for these 2 upcoming litters. There is also a litter expected to be born in March 2012. There is only one reservation available for this litter. Renaissance Coton de Tulear puppies are usually reserved before they are born.
Visit our Blog or email us at Renaissancecotons@gmail.com for additional information.

Availability

2011-07-11T14:31:00.000-07:00

The Royal Breeders of Excellence
have puppies available!

Cotons of Tara

Happy Hearts Cotons
Starkatcher Coton de Tulear

CHECK OUR AVAILABILITY PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

ANNOUNCEMENT!

SanDee's Coton de Tulear has a new blog.

http://sandeescotons.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html

Be sure to visit for the latest news at SanDees!

Halloween is a great time to dress your furry friend in adorable costumes and parade them around in all of their outfitted glory.

Here's some Halloween safety tips from the Royal Breeders of Excellence that will ensure a fun Halloween for you and your stylish Coton!!!

1. Ingestion. Your Coton may look cute in an angel outfit, but that still means that their costume is for wearing only! Let them become accustomed to their costume slowly. You don't want them to spook you by swallowing something they shouldn't!

2. Observe. Make sure your pet is comfortable. Also, with constant opening and closing of doors for Trick-or-Treaters, make sure your pet doesn't sneak out through the door or go after the candy! A helpful hint is to add reflective tape to their costume, so if they run outside, they can easily be spotted. Remember, the best accessory is a pet identification tag!

3. Fitting. Make sure the costume isn't too tight. Remember, pets are sensitive to ear infections, so avoid costumes that require direct ear contact, no matter how cute!

4. Vision. Make sure the costume doesn't obstruct your pet's ability to see. We don't want Frankenpup to run into anything!

5. Make-up and paints. Putting make-up or paints on your pet isn't smart. They could eat it or it could irritate their skin. Even make-up that is non-toxic could cause stomachaches or worse. All dogs are natural beauties anyway!

6. Candy. There obviously will be candy on Halloween. Remember, chocolates can be toxic and pets can choke on lollipops. This doesn't mean your pet has to miss out on Trick-or-Treating; give your pooch their own Halloween candy by treating them to their favorite doggy treat that are both healthy and are guaranteed to make your pooches mouth water!

7. Safety. With all the carved pumpkins and the burning flames inside them, it is important to make sure your pet and their costume stay safe from the flames.

8 . Children & Noise. If your pet is uneasy around children or loud noises, you may want to keep them indoors during the festivities. The sounds of screams or haunted houses could disorient your pet, so make sure they have a quiet place to relax and are safe.

Tips for Tick Season

2010-09-09T11:52:00.000-07:00

Hot off the press from the Home Alone September Newsletter

Tips for Tick Season

September marks the beginning of crisp and clear fall weather made for hiking, camping, and many other outdoor activities. But it’s also peak season for cat and dog ticks. So if you are going to be outside with your best friends, always check for pet ticks. These critters have a way of burrowing and burying deep into your pets' fur and can cause serious harm to your pets.
What you need to know about ticks
Ticks are parasitic arachnids, and for our intents and purposes, this means they have eight legs and that they live on the blood and tissue of their host animal. They live in wooded and grassy areas and hang out on the edge of leaves, twigs, and grasses, so that they can drop on a potential host as it passes by. (Deer trails and human hiking trails are favorite stalking grounds for common dog tick species.) They do not jump or fly. Once a tick lands on its potential host, it will try to travel to a warm, dark crevice—armpits, ears, and belly folds—to attach and feed. A tick attaches to its host via its mandibles (jaw) and inserts a feeding tube directly into the superficial capillaries. Because they attach with their head and jaw, they tend to burrow slightly beneath the skin, making it more difficult to remove them.
The dangers of common American deer and dog ticks
Beyond being a parasite, a tick has many other bad-news qualities. Namely, these bugs carry diseases that can cause serious illness and sometimes death for any kind of host, humans included. One of the big disease threats to your dog or cat is Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria carried by the American deer tick. Bacteria are transferred to the host during the bite and work their way through the host’s system. Not all American deer ticks carry the particular bacteria responsible for Lyme disease. However, if your dog or cat has been bitten by ticks, you should keep a close eye on your pet for symptoms of disease:
Fever
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Joint pain
If you notice your dog or cat has been exhibiting these signs, take him to the vet immediately. The sooner your pet starts antibiotic treatment, the better his odds are of overcoming the disease with the least amount of complications.
Another dangerous tick disease is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It is carried by the American dog tick and is a serious danger to dogs and humans. Keep a close eye on your dog after you have removed a tick from his body and watch out for the same symptoms associated with Lyme disease. Do not hesitate to get your sick pooch to the vet if you suspect a tick-borne infection.
Checking your dog or cat for ticks
There is a similar protocol for checking both your cat and dog for ticks, but cats can be a little more challenging. To get started, pet your cat to get her comfortable and relaxed. This way, she’ll release her muscles and you can better manipulate her limbs to check in sensitive places, like armpits, where ticks love to hang out.
For cats and dogs:
Put on a pair of latex gloves. Humans are susceptible to infection from tick diseases, and taking this precaution helps protect you from illness.
Feel for small bumps and ridges all over your pet’s coat. Typically, you will first recognize a tick through touch. They are small, round, and smooth and most species have a hard exterior.
Examine the crevices between skin folds, especially under the arms and legs of your pet. Ticks love a warm, dark place to hide out and are likely to burrow into these places on your pet’s body. Don’t forget the area in and around their ears!
Pull back the fur around a suspicious area to inspect. Depending on length and thickness, you may have to go to more trouble to part the hair so you can see your pet’s skin. Shorthair dogs and cats are often the easiest pets to check.
Be thorough with your inspection. Get out a fine-tooth comb and go over every inch of your pet’s coat if you need to. It may be a bit of a chore, but it’s worth it—the longer a tick stays on a dog or cat increases the risk for disease transmission and infection.
How to remove a pet tick from your dog or cat
Take a deep breath and stay calm—steady hands are essential. You’ll need a pair of latex gloves, tweezers, some disinfectant, and a small jar with an airtight lid to store the tick after you’ve removed it.
Pull all of the fur back and away from the area where the tick has burrowed.
Use the tweezers and firmly and evenly grasp the tick body. Do not squeeze the tick at this point, you can easily crush the body and make it very difficult to remove the head.
Pull the tick out in a single vertical motion. Do not try to loosen the tick’s body or lift up at an angle.
Seal the tick in the airtight jar.
Swab the bite area on your pet with disinfectant.
Flush the tick down the toilet.
Disinfect the jar, tweezers, and gloves. Throw the gloves away after you have disinfected them.
Make sure you remove all of the bug’s body from your pet’s skin. If the tick is crushed or bisected, use the tweezers to draw out the head and legs, too. Remember that you are not trained to do this, and if removing the tick starts to feel precarious, call your vet. He or she will be able to tell you whether you need assistance. The same holds true for when your dog or cat has multiple ticks. Your vet can also inform you about the best tick repellants and medications for your pets.
Protecting yourself from pet ticks
The diseases that ticks carry are contagious and infectious to humans, and we can’t stress enough the importance of proper sanitation while you remove a tick from your cat or dog. Both Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever are devastating to humans and can be transmitted through contact with a tick that is carrying the disease. Even though not every tick is a carrier, you’ll best serve yourself and your household by exercising a high level of caution and sanitation.
One final note, September and May are peak tick seasons, and checking your dog, cat, and even your own family regularly is best to prevent tick-related complications. Run a thorough check over you, your dogs, and your gear before you come back inside from any nature excursion. This way you can often find stray ticks before they have attached and remove any shortly after they have latched on to feed. Don’t forget about the family cat, either. Make sure you check her routinely, especially if she is an indoor-outdoor cat.

The Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence

2010-09-02T08:34:00.000-07:00

A little bit about the Breeders of Excellence Breeder's group. The Breeders of Excellence is a small group of 11 like-minded breeders who have come together in an effort to educate the public and to share with you our accomplishments, our knowledge of the breed, and some really great articles and information. Most of all, we want to share with you, pictures of our beautiful Cotons. Everyone loves to view pictures of darling little puppies, and what fun to see what they will look like as adults. The Breeders of Excellence is not a club and will never be a club, as there are no officers, no dues, no registrar and no members, except for our little group. Coton clubs have come and gone over the years for many different reasons. Politics maybe? Who really knows? We feel there is no place for another Coton club, but do think that sharing our beliefs and ethics and morals, can be a benefit to the Coton community in a very positive way. It's really all positive.

We hope you will enjoy our blog and our website. It was put together with lots of caring and so much love. This is what it's all about. Owning and loving a Coton is the most wonderful thing in the world. We hope we can put a smile on your face as you go through the many beautiful pictures and videos of the Coton de Tulear. Enjoy!

Puppies Available

2010-09-01T03:17:00.000-07:00

We do have puppies available. For more information, please visit our availability page on this blog.