The Coton de Tulear, pronounced
"coe-TAWN day TULE-ee-r," means "cotton of Tulear." The Coton is a
rare, ancient pure-breed that originated on Madagascar more than
three centuries ago.
Cotons are very intelligent, easy to train,
and uncommonly gentle and laid back. They get along well with
children and most pets. Please note that the behavior of any given
dog is based upon the dog's heredity and its environment. That is why we believe in early
socialization. And please recognize
that you will be the next step in this puppy's socialization and
training. As the breeder, I as well as the CTCA are here to help you!
The Coton was exclusively the dog of Royal
Malagasy nobles, but now this exceptional, elegant companion is
available to a select few outside that legendary land.
Why Buy from a CTCA Breeder The Coton de Tulear Club of America, the CTCA, is the
oldest Coton club in the world. The CTCA is unique amongst dog clubs.
First, the CTCA has an enforced Code of Ethics that CTCA breeders
must subscribe to. CTCA Breeders are expected to stand behind
their buyers and their pups. It's in writing.
Second, the CTCA has rules against inbreeding. Third, the CTCA Code of Ethics Breeders subject their
Potentially Breedable Cotons to the CTCA's exclusive mandatory,
seven-page veterinary Health Test. A veterinarian must submit signed
forms to the CTCA testifying to the health of these dogs before we
permit the Coton to breed. Fourth, the CTCA have rules that require our breeders to be open
and honest with the club about any health or temperament issue. Fifth, the CTCA does not allow puppy mills or sales to pet
shops or exporters. We do not allow any CTCA Breeder to act as an
"importer". Sixth, the CTCA supports you and your Coton. For thirty
years the CTCA have been completely accessible to help CTCA dog owners and
their dogs with problems or concerns. We established the first and
largest Coton de Tulear rescue in the world primarily to care for
CTCA Cotons whose owners could no longer care for them. Seventh, the CTCA leads all rare breed dogs clubs with its
output and analysis of breed-specific information. Today, we have in
print hundreds of pages of original information on Coton temperament,
health and genetics. Knowledge empowers breeders, owners,
veterinarians and trainers to make life healthy and happy for CTCA
Cotons. And that--to the CTCA Code of Ethics Breeders--is the bottom
line.
Eighth, the CTCA Cotons de Tulear are pure bred Cotons whose
ancestry is traced through the oldest and most carefully maintained
pedigree database in the world.
The CTCA has worked assiduously for three decades to insure that
your CTCA puppy will be a genuine Malagasy Coton de
Tulear. Paying as much money or more for a mixed breed of Bichon (a
"Havaton"? a "Biton"? a "Malton"?) just doesn't make sense in our
opinion.
CTCA Breeders subscribe to our Code of Ethics, whose
puppies can be CTCA Registered, who arrange matings with
care, and who will raise their puppies with love, attention,
and intelligence.
