We're delighted that your research has led you to the Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence!
The Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence are united in our love of this magnificent breed. Our group was born out of a desire to offer prospective Coton owners the expertise of dog fanciers who share common goals, ethics and morals.
Recognizing that you’re choosing a new family member and may become overwhelmed by this daunting task, we’ve come together to make your puppy buying experience one of the most fun and rewarding times of your life!!!
We're a diverse group of highly experienced Coton de Tulear breeders. When you read our cumulative biographies, you’ll be excited to learn that you have the resources of some of the most respected and knowledgeable breeders in the Coton Community at your fingertips.
As breeders who are actively at the pulse of the Coton World, we know all the ups and downs of dog breeding and ownership. Together we share over 100 years of breeding happy, healthy Coton de Tulear for you to love.
Our combined resources offer you the opportunity to glean information from breeders who have served as board members and founders of many Coton organizations. We share among us pioneers in health testing Cotons and progressive individuals who have been instrumental in establishing health testing requirements in various organizations.
As you will see listed below, The Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence are firm believers in ongoing education. We strive to stay on top of all of the latest research in genetics, health, breeding and training.
Exhibiting for conformation is one of the tools good breeders use to evaluate their breeding stock. We have a multitude of Cotons who have earned their Championship titles. Our Cotons have enjoyed the title of #1 Coton Rankings in many organizations and have consistently earned Top 10 rankings.
Members of the Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence own and have produced numerous therapy dogs and service dogs . These special dogs make life much easier for their special people. We're very happy to say that the temperament of a well-bred Coton is a perfect match for the job.
After you read the collective accomplishments of the Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence, it's our hope that you're inspired with confidence and assurance that we're totally dedicated to breeding healthy, happy Coton de Tulear, who exhibit all of the marvelous characteristics of the breed.
WITH OVER 100 YEARS OF DOG BREEDING EXPERIENCE AMONG US, SOME OF OUR OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:
Breeders of a large number of Champions, Grand Champions and International Champions.
Breeders of Cotons who have held #1 Coton honors and have achieved Top 10 honors in various conformation organizations.
Breeders of agility and obedience dogs.
Breeders of therapy dogs and crisis response dogs.
Delta Society Pet Therapy Team Evaluators.
Canine Good Citizen Evaluators.
Professional dog trainer.
Veterinary Student.
Veterinary Assistant.
Mentors of numerous Coton breeders.
RESCUE:
UCARE, Coton de Tulear Rescue supporters, volunteers and contributors.
Local Shelter Contacts
COTON COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Over 35 total years of active participation in Board Service in numerous Coton Organizations.
Instrumental in the founding of several Coton Organizations.
SERVICE ON COMMITTEES:
Health
Rescue
Show
Newsletter Editors
Newsletter Contributors
Web site
Advertising
Nominating
SEMINARS:
Breeding:
Myra Savant Reproduction and Puppy Intensive Care
Dr. Hutchinson Canine Reproduction
Carmen Battaglia Breeding Better Dogs
Training:
Turid Rugaas Seminar
Gilbert Handling Seminar
George Alston Handling Seminar
Health:
Dr.Jean Dodds – Vaccination Protocols and Rabies Challenge
Nutrition:
Sabine Contreas of The Dog Food Project
Structure:
Gilberts K9 Structure
Pat Hastings-Structure in Action and Solving the Puppy Puzzle
Special Talents:
Web site designers
Blog designers
Graphic Artists
Newsletter editors
Authors of numerous Coton articles and owners of many dog books and video references.
