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Q. Why did you choose a Coton for your pet? A. I have 2 cats and an older mixed breed dog whose health was beginning to decline. I wanted a young dog that could learn from my 14 yr old Max. Before Max 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; no shedding, minimal dander 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, 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, period. A puppy cut is fine and can be preferred during this phase. They 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. Q. What's the life span of a Coton? A. Between 14-18yrs. 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. Delivery to most western or southwestern states is possible, as I will be making the residence change, in January. 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 DHLPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, etc) vaccinations. They will receive their first dental Vaccine (Porphyromonas) to fight dental disease and will start Heartworm/Parasite Prevention. Your puppy will be able to sleep alone in his/her crate, house-trained to a wee-wee pad and will have been introduced to basic obedience commands. Your puppy will go home with a total "Christmas Puppy Package" valued at over $175. 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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