FAQ PAGE

Q.  Why did you choose a Coton for your pet?
A. At the time I had an older mixed breed dog whose health was beginning to decline and 2 indoor cats. I wanted a young dog
that could learn from my older dog, Max, before he was past the stage to be able to teach a new addition all the ropes.
Visiting shelters made me face the fact that my allergies to dogs had gotten worse as I aged.  I was afraid having another
dog wasn't in the cards for me.  Then I learned about the Coton de Tulear; minimal dander & shedding and smaller in size
than I usually shared a home with.  The day I searched for breeders I found one not only in Oregon, but within a few miles
of me, and unbelievably they had a litter born 3 days prior to my phone call.  The rest is history.

Q.  How bad is the grooming, really?
A.  Not bad at all.  I comb out Windy and Ryder on a weekly basis, Windy likes it more often, it's just become something I
do while I'm visiting with my husband or watching a TV program.  BUT, when they blow their puppy coat between 7-14 mos.
of age, you may wonder what you got yourself into and consider shaving them over your frustration at the matting.  Don't
cave in, this too shall pass.  First you should never shave them to the skin, if avoidable.  A puppy cut (about 1" long) is fine
and can be preferred during this phase or for the entire life of your Coton. They do have a long coat for a reason, it protects
them from the sun and heat, so consider where you live before you get out the shears. I highly recommend using a soft
bristle brush from Les Poochs, it's a little spendy, but worth every penny and really makes grooming easy.

Q.  What's the life span of a Coton?
A.  Between 15-18yrs.

Q. You offer to deliver puppies between Arizona and Oregon, what does that mean?
A.  I spend part of my year in Mesa, Arizona and the other part in the Columbia Gorge, Oregon.  When I'm ready to
migrate, I load the RV up and head down the road. Hand delivery to most western or southwestern states is possible.

Q. Will the puppies have their shots?  What else do you provide before they go to their new homes?
A.  All puppies are sold with a health guarantee.  Puppies will receive their 1st and 2nd DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis,
Parainfluenza & Parvo) vaccinations. They will also start Heartworm/Parasite/Flea Prevention. Your puppy will be able to sleep
alone in his/her crate for most of the night, will have started house-training to a wee-wee pad and will be introduced to basic
obedience commands.  I also have a puppy starter package that goes home with every family. Getting a new puppy is an
exciting time and an anxious one; waiting for your little bundle. We make this "waiting" a fun journey for you and your family
by creating an interactive experience for you; you will get to know your puppy well before you meet in person.  

Q. Will my puppy have a certificate of registration?
A. Yes.  Columbia Gorge Cotons is proud to be a CTCA (Coton de Tulear Club of America) code of ethics breeder. The CTCA
maintains the oldest, continuously active Coton de Tulear registry in the world. It was begun in 1973, and it now contains the
names, the pedigrees, and a wealth of health, conformation, and genetical information about more than 2,800 individual Cotons
that live in North America and elsewhere. Only a CTCA Code of Ethics Breeder can register a puppy with the CTCA. The cost
of registration ($200-$250) is the sole responsibility of the breeder. The CTCA will mail your certificate to you directly.
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