http://www.thepetitionsite.com/95/Protect-the-rare-breed-Coton-de-Tulear/


Protect the Coton de Tulear. Say No to AKC!!!!

The Coton de Tulear is a rare breed with amazing qualities and a healthy gene pool not yet spoiled by poor breeding practices and over breeding.   Thousands of companion owners cherish this breed and want it to remain a rare breed and not in the hands of AKC.   Help save the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear!!! 
Please join the American Coton Club and the Coton de Tulear Club of America in helping to protect the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear. Help preserve the health, well-being, and genetic integrity of this wonderful breed. Please take action and sign this petition.
Tell the AKC that the Coton de Tulear is healthy and safe as a Rare Breed.
The future of this wonderful breed is in your hands.  Let your voice be heard.  Say No To AKC!! 

The results of this petition will be forwarded to AKC.

We urge you to call, e-mail, and write letters to AKC expressing your objection to AKC recognition of the Coton de Tulear.

Please Contact:

This petition is sponsored by the Coton de Tulear Club of America and the American Coton Club.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact a board member from either club.


Posted by:
American Coton Club
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com






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UPDATE:  Sierra, the lost Coton de Tulear dog in Snowmass, Colorado has been reunited with her owner Kris Forke.  

Sierra is back safe and sound! She is full of stick tights/cockle burrs and her back nails have been worn down to the quick. She was found quite a ways away from home running down a county road, running in the tire tracks during the snow storm. A rancher recognized she didn’t belong out there and took her to the Aspen shelter. Thank God!

Miracles do happen! I want to thank each and every one of you who prayed and sent me a message. I will respond to each of you when I can.

Prayers and thoughts do work and I appreciate each and every one of them. Many people were very helpful by spreading the word, and I’m humbled by your efforts. I know the Coton community can be very divided at times but when a Coton’s life is in danger I know we all rally for the cause. And I love you all for that!

Now I have a grooming job to do on Sierra and hope I don’t need to shave her to the skin.

Thank you so much,

Kris

Old Snowmass Cotons

This is wonderful news and we are all so happy for Kris and Sierra!!!




American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com

Snowmass is near Aspen, Colorado.  Sierra is a white female Coton de Tulear.  If you see a small white dog in this area please call her owner, Kris Forke, immediately to let her know you may have seen Sierra.  

Details:  Sierra was lost from Little Elk Creek Subdivision in Snowmass Colorado at around 11am Sunday Oct. 24, 2010.  Two (2) people saw her around noon but they couldn’t get her.   She’s not been seen since.

The Sheriff’s Department has been notified and will call all shelters, animal control, veterinarians, radio stations, etc. on Monday morning.  

We still need the Coton community to get the word out and help find this little girl!!!  If you know anyone in Colorado please send them a link to this post.

Kristen Forke 

American Coton Club Code of Ethics Breeder Aisha Cameron of Cedarwood Cotons has a warm and fuzzy fresh batch of Coton puppies for us to ohhh and awww about.  Pirate and Berengaria had 4 beautiful and colorful Coton puppies on the 14th of October, 2010.  Cedarwood Cotons is located in Vermont and you may find more information about Cedarwood Cotons as well as all of the wonderful Code of Ethics Breeders at the American Coton Club Breeders directory web page.
Please visit!






American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
Code of Ethics Breeders Directory info@AmericanCotonClub.com

News from Raindance Coton de Tulear-  Rocket Man and Rainy have a beautiful baby boy and girl. They will be available on December 1st!
Congratulations!

To visit Raindance Coton de Tulear and other Code of Ethics Breeders of the wonderful Coton de Tulear, please visit the American Coton Club web site.  ACC has a published Code of Ethics and ACC breeders strive for excellence in their breeding programs and puppy placements.




American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian ACC members, friends and neighbors!
Please enjoy a Coton Thanksgiving greeting.

Digital ecard generated with Smilebox

A team of researchers at Michigan State University has discovered a group of illnesses reported in dogs across the country is linked to a specific brand of dog food from the Blue Buffalo Co.

Veterinarians from across the country recently began sending samples from dogs with elevated levels of calcium in their blood to MSU’s Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health, director Carole Bolin said. The sick dogs had increased thirst and urination, and some of them also suffered weight loss, loss of appetite and signs of kidney damage.

For more information please go this link:
More information on Blue Buffalo research

To read Blue Buffalo's Information please go their website:
Blue Buffalo Website

Colorado Cotons welcomed 3 new puppies on September 20, 2 boys and 1 girl. Congratulations Francis, look at that pigment!


To locate ethical breeders of the Royal dog of Madagascar please visit the American Coton Club web site.  The American Coton Club has an excellent web site with a directory of Code of Ethics Breeders.  Colorado Cotons is one of the ACC COE Breeders!

American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com

MC, her sister Olivia and Mom Heidi created a new Powerpoint video full of Cotons from all over the world. It is an excellent and fun video for everyone to enjoy. We hope you enjoy it as much as we all did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qCfdjTFinQ

Congratulations to the ACC Photo Contest Winners!
First Place went to Laura Esau of Glen Meadow Cotons with this funny picture of Cotons at play. She obviously snapped the camera at the right moment to capture the moment of puppy ambush.

The American Coton Club is sponsoring a fun "Photo Contest" for all of its Members.
This contest is for ACC Members Only.

There are 2 categories for the Photo Contest:

1. "I didn't do it and you can't prove it"

2. "Funniest Photo".

Members are allowed to submit a maximum of 2 photos. Please do not submit photos with any embedded text or writing. All photos will be presented to the members without names or owner information and the members will all vote on the winners. Board members and family are not eligible to participate.

All photos must be submitted by September 19, 2010 and the members will vote on September 20-21, 2010. The winners will be announced on September 22, 2010.

There will be a 1st and 2nd prize awarded. The owner of the photo getting the most number of votes will receive a cash prize of $50.00 and two skeins of alpaca yarn. The owner of the photo getting the most votes after first place will receive a $25.00 cash prize.

Please submit all photos to Photos@AmericanCotonClub.com. Make sure to include the owner name with the photo and the category you are entering the photo in to. Please do not submit photos with borders or special effects.

Mon Chien had a beautiful litter of 3 Coton de Tulear puppies born to Bright Eyes and Maurice on August 1, 2010. The American Coton Club has given this litter the ACC Blue Ribbon Award because the parents have been health tested beyond the minimum ACC required health tests.
Thanks go out to the Ware's for commitment to the health of the Coton de Tulear.
American Coton Club Blue Ribbon Litter Program

The litter of Lola and Soprano, 2 girls and 3 boys, born on July 30th at Cotonnerie, is an American Coton Club Blue Ribbon Litter. ACC BRL litters are born of parents who have had health testing beyond the minimum ACC health testing requirements. Thank you Sara France for your commitment to the health of the Coton by supporting the ACC health testing program.
ACC Blue Ribbon Litter Program

There's an adorable male available at Peachtree Cotons. Please contact Barbara.

New puppies born at Cotonnerie on July 23 to Symphonie and Loup de Mer. One girl is on the left and the other four are boys.

Seven (7) puppies unecessarily died in American Airlines cargo flying from Tulsa to Chicago in the heat of the summer.
This is a good reason why you should never consider flying your pets in cargo, especially in the times of year weather and temperatures can be extreme.
If your pet cannot fit under the seat in front of you in an airline cabin, please read the story below before making your decision to fly your pet in cargo.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/05/national/main6744756.shtml?tag=stack

Billie and Lola have puppies and seem to share them with each other. They shared the papa of the litters too so it's one big happy family in Longmont. There are three (3) beautiful girls available so if you're interested, please contact Terri. 

The puppy cup over-floweth at Bluebell Cotons with the arrival of octuplets, 4 boys and 4 girls. The proud parents are Angel of Rock-A-Bye and Jake of Colorado Cotons. There are puppies still available, please contact Susan if you're interested in 1/8 of an octuplet.

Tia Cotons is puppyland this summer. Please enjoy the puppies of Amina's and Sunny's litters. Hey folks, the boys are available. If interested call Michelle to chat about her wonderful puppies.
Amina's litter (top photo) is an ACC Blue Ribbon Litter! The parents of the litter have been health tested above and beyond the ACC minimum health testing requirements. Thank Michelle for your conscientious efforts to the health of our breed.
ACC Blue Ribbon Litter Program

Beautiful puppies at Cedarwood Cotons in Vermont! Check out their photo album:

Cashmere, a beautiful female is available as well as Chance, a male. Please contact Sara France.

Alexa had 3 boys and 1 girl on July 22. There may be a male available. Check with Connie.

It is with great pleasure to share with you the Amercian Coton Club, Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear, new web site.
Please come in for a visit, stay awhile and enjoy:
American Coton Club-Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
Please visit ACC Code of Ethics Breeders:
ACC Code of Ethics Breeders
Let us know your thoughts on all things Coton:
Coton Talk
Shop for your Coton in the ACC online store:
ACC Online Store

I am appealing to all of you coton lovers out there to help find a home for these 3 boys.

First, there is Antonio. He will have his 8th birthday July 24, 2010.
Then, there is Gucci. He is a love ball.
And last, there is Noah, a bolognese. He is very loveable.
All three dogs were shaved down in December, but their coats are growing back. THey will be neutered, have teeth cleaned and a medical checkup.
As I said before, their breeder can no longer take care of them.

Thank you.
Heidi and MC and Olivia
hpetran@comcast.net

I am very shy. Have had my summer cut so look like a lion... especial my tail. I am 6 years 2 months old... but look like a puppy. I don't have my collar on because I'd been to visit my 96 year old great grandfather and had on my harness. What a Mistake! When we got home from our trip my human family had been robbed. They took our money and all of my mother's fine jewelry. They left the costume jewelry. Our house is a mess. Our whole family was upset... Mom throwing up and Dad mad. My two year old human was acting crazy cause she didn't know why everyone was so upset and our baby wanted fed. I was scared and confused. The next morning mom and dad left the doors open while they went thru things and put things away... I went out. But alas the side gate was open and they didn't know it. I've never been out on my own ... without my family. Now I am lost with no name and no tags. I do have a harness. I am scared and shy. My humans think I was picked up right in or near my yard as I'd never run before. They are crazy with grief. If you see me ... please call the hot line or Companion Animal Recovery. 1 800-252- 7894. I am micro chipped! My number is 45504D6442. and an alert has been put out for me in our area. I live in Southern Oregon, the Rogue Valley. Someone Please call my family to come get me!!!

This will be night two of the missing Coton search. we have made flyers... put posters up at the pet stores ..the schools and been in touch with the local animal shelters. Please remind our coton lovers and friends ... Never take off the identification tags!!! My kids are devastated and self blaming.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Norris

Rogue Valley Cotons,

CTCA Code of Ethics Breeders

541 665 0442 or 541 301 7517 daughters phone.. or our cell 541 044 4150.



Bonnie and Rick Norris

Here are some darlings from Ardsley Cotons in New York. Diane is a new Code of Ethics breeder with the ACC. Welcome Diane, your puppies are just adorable!

(303) 918-1294

It is official, the DNA test for Neonatal Cerebellar Ataxia for Coton de Tulear is now available.
This is wonderful news since this is a serious fatal disease. Fortunately it is not common in Cotons and now that we have a DNA test, we could conceivably eliminate it from the breed entirely.
Please go the link below for further information please go to:
Ataxia DNA Testing

Make sure you tune in or TIVO!
The ACC's mission is to protect the Coton de Tulear by educating the public on ethical breeding and exposing abuse and exploitation.
Keep in mind as you're viewing this program that the Coton is a "rare breed". If they do not remain a "rare breed" and become recognized by the AKC you WILL see many many more Cotons living under the brutal conditions of puppy mills because more and more people will profit from their breeding the Coton.
Please help us keep the Coton de Tulear safe from puppy mills, Petland and pet stores.

Animal Planet's program on Petland and Puppy Mills

Good news! They have located the DNA marker in Coton for Banderas Syndrome. More information will be coming soon. Please read below:

It has taken a while, but if you keep walking you get there eventually. We have found the mutation responsible for Bandera’s syndrome in Coton de Tulears. It is quite an interesting gene that explains a lot about why we see the signs we do in the Bandera’s pups. We will be offering a DNA test for the mutation shortly so breeders can identify carriers of the trait and avoid any Bandera’s pups in the future. My colleague, Dr. Gary Johnson, is the one who does the real work on these studies and he will be getting in contact with you to let you know the details about testing.

Dennis O'Brien DVM PhD
Professor of Neurology
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri

Bad news for premium dog foods, Natura has been bought out by P&G which means the quality will tank and will go down in quality and probably will no longer be a recommended dog food. Natura makes these following dog foods:
Innova
Healthwise
Evo
California Naturals
Karma
Mother Nature
Watch very closely for the ingredients to change and if it does, please do not buy and feed to your beloved dogs.
Natura bought by P&G

These Springtime beauties are from Cotton Blossom Cotons. Miss Jade has outdone herself with these gorgeous girls. The boys are gonna love them, look out!
www.cottonblossomcotons.com

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CALIFORNIA--Medical Exemption Bill AB 2000 ACTION ALERT!

California Assembly Member Curt Hagman has filed a bill which will insert a Medical Exemption Clause into California's Rabies Law. Assembly Bill AB200 http://www.leginfo.%20ca.gov./pub/%2009-10/bill/%20asm/ab_1951-%202000/ab_2000_%20bill_20100217_%20introduced.%20html

"This bill would exempt from the vaccination requirement the owner of a dog that a licensed veterinarian determines, on an annual basis, may have a potentially lethal reaction to the vaccination."

The bill has gone to the Agriculture Committee, concerned pet owners should call the Committee Secretary (Mona Wood) at 916-319-2084 and/or contact the Committee members at the phone numbers or e-mail addresses below and leave a message for the Committee that you want them to recommend passage of this bill. Feline owners should request that cats be included as well.

Cathleen Galgiani - Chair
Dem-17 (916) 319-2017 Assemblymember.Galgiani@assembly.ca.gov

Tom Berryhill - Vice Chair
Rep-25 (916) 319-2025 Assemblymember.Berryhill@assembly.ca.gov

Connie Conway
Rep-34 (916) 319-2034 Assemblymember.Conway@assembly.ca.gov

Jean Fuller
Rep-32 (916) 319-2032 Assemblymember.Fuller@assembly.ca.gov

Jerry Hill
Dem-19 (916) 319-2019 Assemblymember.Hill@assembly.ca.gov

Fiona Ma
Dem-12 (916) 319-2012 Assemblymember.Ma@assembly.ca.gov

Tony Mendoza
Dem-56 (916) 319-2056 Assemblymember.Mendoza@assembly.ca.gov

Mariko Yamada
Dem-8 (916) 319-2008 Assemblymember.Yamada@assembly.ca.gov

New warning on topical flea/tick products! Please Read!
Link:
Flea/Tick product warning!