Coton dogs Coton De Tulear Puppies for sale Bichon style dogs
long haired, soft happy dogs
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Caring for your Coton De Tulear Coton Ownership About Cotons
The Coton females are approximately 9–11 lbs. and the males are approximately 10-13 lbs. Males tend to have a thicker coat than the females. Their coats are about 6 inches long; however, this varies among Cotons. It is soft, not silky. The coat is hair, not fur, so it does not produce the “doggy smell” that most dogs have and you do not have the dander problem. They are a great delight for those people who are allergic to animal dander and thought they could never own a dog. It has been our experience that these wonderful little dogs are able to co-exist even with people who have severe allergies and asthma. Cotons are silly! They love to play and kiss and will entertain you for hours. They are very affectionate! Each has its own personality. They are merry little souls, a bit of a clown and very attached to their masters. Cotons are happy little furry babies and are loyal to the family, but will pick one person to follow (hint: ye who feeds them!). Once a Coton adopts you, there is no turning back! They get along with other family pets, such as dogs, cats, etc. ...
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: TRAINING:
Coats vary as will the amount of time you need to brush and how often. The hair stays in the coat until you brush it out, so to avoid disastrous mats, Cotons must be brushed. The alternative is keeping them in a “puppy cut”. A professional groomer can cut the usual 6 inch coat down to 1 to 3 inches. You still need to brush your little one, but the coat is more manageable and does not take the time a fully-coated Coton would take. Depending on the Coton’s lifestyle, bathing may be in order. When they’re out and about in the backyard they tend to get dirty faster. Those kept mostly indoors may only need an occasional bathing. Ear hair needs plucking, nails need clipping, teeth need cleaning and, if your Coton has tear staining, you may want to discuss it with us as to what we have done to get beyond this issue. Some staining may be due to teething, the type of diet they are on, whether your water has iron in it or, it may be an indication of other issues. ... TIME TO VISIT: Now that you have some information about the breed, it is a good idea to visit with a Coton. Spend some time with a breeder and their dogs. It’s a great opportunity to familiarize yourself more with the breed and talk with someone with experience. USACTC has a list of very good questions to ask breeders, so you might want to visit their website, www.USACTC.org, and take a look. We love potential parents that ask lots of questions, so bring your notes!!! ... |
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YOUR LIFESTYLE:
GROOMING: Cotons have long hair. To some it’s a treasure and to others a curse. People love the “look” of the Coton with its’ long flowing hair. This hair takes care! You must brush almost daily from 6 months to 15 months while the adult coat is coming in. 
