A practical book for owners and prospective owners. This facebooksite is actuell since 5 years, i am a cotonbreeder since 22 years, and have written a book for cotongrooming. My coton is now 11 months old and wish i had bought this as soon as i brought her home. Its also free to list your available puppies and litters on our site. Grooming sessions also allow you to examine your dogs coat, teeth, eyes, ears, and nails for signs of problems. If you are unsure of how to groom your dog then you could always turn to the breeder for assistance. This page is for show grooming and handling, not to sell or advertise puppies, only grooming,grooming products. Although this, the royal dog of madagascar was officially recognised as recently as 1990, the breed had been seen on the island of tula for several centuries. Who needs grooming when your rocking it naturally cute puppies, dogs and puppies. Teach your kids how to gently approach and play with a dog, and keep them from yanking and pulling on tails, ears or legs. Helle syndendal and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Brigitte jespersen author of grooming and caring for your. Coton means cotton in french and is used to describe the breeds fluffy and.
This includes therefor grooming, which you can read about on the next pages. Its essential to understand dog grooming basics, especially relative to their long, fluffy, nonshedding, cottony coats. Happy and clownish, the breed is eager to please and very loyal. Brigitte jespersens beeutiful melancholia, now residing at cotons of. Finding a good breeder is a great way to find the right puppy. Dec 29, 2010 created on december 29, 2010 using flipshare. The american kennel club does not yet recognize the coton, and as such, there is no uniform standard. I have bought most of the brushes and combs recommended by brigitte jespersen in her book and am now actually enjoying what felt like a frustrating chore without the right tools. Our code of ethics breeders strive to maintain the health and integrity of this delightful breed. Along with their sweet temperament and intelligence, the coton s coat is one of the main attractions to the breed. A few slight shadings are sometimes found on the ears of light grey or light tan. A detailed guide is in the process of being created and will be made available shortly. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Along with their sweet temperament and intelligence, the cotons coat is one of the main attractions to the 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. This section is intended as an introduction to the basic grooming of a coton. If you can find a copy of this comprehensive grooming book, grab it. 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. But it can sometimes be shaded with light grays or red roan, mostly found around the ears. They are still considered to be a rare breed in the united states, where there are only perhaps 5,000 total. Jeg haber du far en oplysende tur rundt pa min hjemmeside, her har jeg en masse dejlige billeder af cotoner og cotonhvalpe. Released in 2012, this informative book is written by an experienced breeder and exhibitor and includes beautiful photographs. Our guiding principles make it of paramount importance to protect and improve the original standard, heritage, quality, temperament and welfare of the breed.
The coton originated in the island of madagascar in the early 20th century. The american coton club is proud to offer the new coton grooming book to owners in the. The coton was a favorite of the malagasy kings and noblemen and for many years only royalty could own them. I purchased this book before i had actually bought my coton. You would think there would be dozens of books to choose from, but that is definitely not the case. They were favorites of the malagsy kings and noblemen for centuries and nobility were the only people permitted to own them. He has a coat that is naturally long and thick, usually snow white. The coton in his title describes the texture of his single coat, which is a hallmark of the breed along with his arched loin giving him a distinctive outline. Get those secrets from grooming expert brigitte jespersen herself. I would love to tear a few pages out of barbra streisand address book. The coton has the temperament of a clown, super fun and happy. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Learn everything you need to know about this clownish, sweetnatured hypoallergenic dog, including health, temperament, care, and lifespan.
Our puppies are raised in a large family environment with lots of love and care. 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 north american coton association ukc. A socalled puppy cut in an adult coat will not mean you dont have to spend.