Buying, owning, health, grooming, training, obedience, understanding and caring for. Along with their sweet temperament and intelligence, the coton s coat is one of the main attractions to the breed. This breed only requires bathing once or twice a year to keep it clean. However, if they happen to get dirty, they may need to be bathed monthly or every week or two. But you probably already know this since you are one of the very few fortunate people who know about this wonderful rare breed. From mugs to jewelry to umbrellas, its a breed lovers dream. But because it does not shed it does demands grooming. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Coton means cotton in french and is used to describe the breeds fluffy and. My coton is now 11 months old and wish i had bought this as soon as i brought her home. The coat should not be cut, but should be brushed daily to remove dead hair. There are many dog grooming books available, but finding one specifically about the coton is about as rare as the breed. This page is for show grooming and handling, not to sell or advertise puppies, only grooming,grooming products. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership.
Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. This lively little dog has a soft cottonlike coat and danderfree hypoallergenic qualities, which may make the coton an ideal companion for your family. This facebooksite is actuell since 5 years, i am a cotonbreeder since 22 years, and have written a book for cotongrooming. It helps you to know what to expect if you decide that this dog is your choice.
Its essential to understand dog grooming basics, especially relative to their long, fluffy, nonshedding, cottony coats. It is something that you start and continue for the life of your dog. This books is a comprehensive reference to the breed and provides information on everything from breeders, health, history, genetics, behavior, showing, and grooming. The toy breed group the toy breeds are small companion or lap dogs. It shouldnt look shiny, and it shouldnt be so long in the chest or abdominal area that it touches the ground. Grooming your coton north american coton association. You would think there would be dozens of books to choose from, but that is definitely not the case. Whitening shampoos can keep them looking white as snow and using a blow dryer while brushing them will make them fluffy and cottony. Although the cotons coat is not especially difficult to maintain, considering its length of 4 to 6 inches, it does require a. This breed is thought to have originated from a group of small white dogs who swam across the malagasy channel following a shipwreck. You need to start at one end of your dog and check the skin, coat. The cotons coat looks more daunting than it actually is.
Although they have nonshedding dogs, they still need to be brushed on a regular basis to prevent any tangles and matts from forming. Along with their sweet temperament and intelligence, the cotons coat is one of the main attractions to the breed. Many of the toy breeds were bred for this capacity although some have been placed into this category simply due to their size. Our guiding principles make it of paramount importance to protect and improve the original standard, heritage, quality, temperament and welfare of the breed. A practical book for owners and prospective owners. Get detailed information on grooming and caring for your. Grooming your coton north american coton association ukc. It is not officially recognized by the akc but is in its foundation stock service and will be recognized when the requirements are met. Finding a good breeder is a great way to find the right puppy. They get their name from their fluffy cotton like hair and the city from which they were thought to originate tulear, a port city in sw madagascar.
Breed specific garden flags, pillows, house flags, door mats, cutting boards and more. Dogs coton tulear free training course on coton tulears. Grooming sessions also allow you to examine your dogs coat, teeth, eyes, ears, and nails for signs of problems. This page is for show grooming and handling, not to sell or advertise puppies, only.
The coton originated from the idyllic island of madagascar off the southeast coast of africa where the temperature never drops below 68 degrees f. Information about the coton grooming book written by. The contents of this book on a whole could be obtained in any dog book. Our code of ethics breeders strive to maintain the health and integrity of this delightful breed.
Whether you want to go with a breeder or get your dog from a shelter or rescue, here are some things to keep in mind. We give information about food, supplements, grooming, training, and more. These allergy free, shaggy little dogs will steal your heart. Regular grooming is important as this is when you are also checking your dog over for any problems or health issues that may arise. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The coton has cottonlike hair that is dry and wind tossed. A few slight shadings are sometimes found on the ears of light grey or light tan. I purchased the kindle edition and felt it was worth the money. Many of the toy breeds were bred for this capacity although some have been placed into. Learn everything you need to know about this clownish, sweetnatured hypoallergenic dog, including health, temperament, care, and lifespan. This book is an excellent book to learn all about this special precious dog. Im a certified dog groomer, so if you have any questions about what is best used for. Written by breeder wolfgang knorr, this colorful guide offers new owners all the information they need to select and purchase an ideal coton puppy as well as socialization, housetraining.
Weve selected professional quality espana dog shampoo and jean peau dog hair detangler to help your dog look great with a minimum of fuss. Grooming your coton if theres one thing that will turn heads, its a beautifully groomed coton with its big soft billowing coat that flounces as he moves. Brigitte jespersen author of grooming and caring for your. The group is composed of experienced code of ethics breeders affiliated with coton clubs in america and canada. Brushing is one of those dog grooming basics we all need to get comfortable with. We ask that you read all the information in this section of our website prior to your puppy coming. Coton salon dog grooming supplies, dog steps, agility. The coton s coat looks more daunting than it actually is. For the best experience, we recommend you upgrade to the latest version of chrome or safari.
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