Friday, April 29, 2011
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: A Close Up Look at Animal Welfare Issues
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: A Close Up Look at Animal Welfare Issues: "Here it is! Robyn from 'ACT', Advocates for the Coton de Tulear, appears as a featured guest on Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein's TV show 'A Clo..."
Friday, April 15, 2011
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: USACTC's Chutzpah!
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: USACTC's Chutzpah!: "by: Robert Jay Russell, Ph.D., Coton de Tulear Club of America President, www.cotonclub.org CotonNews@aol.com (607) 693-2828 April 14..."
USACTC's CHUTZPAH
NEWS
USACTC's CHUTZPAH
by
Robert Jay Russell, Ph.D.,
Coton de Tulear Club of America President,
(607) 693-2828
April 14, 2011.
Chutzpah |ˈhoŏtspə; ˈ kh oŏtspə; -spä| (also chutzpa or hutzpah or hutzpa)
noun informal. Shameless audacity; impudence.
ORIGIN late 19th cent.: Yiddish, from Aramaic ḥu ṣpā.
Following the AKC's rejection of ACTA and its choice of the USACTC for its frontal show organization, the USACTC Board brazenly announced:
"Dear USACTC members,
Today we were informed by the AKC, that the USACTC has been chosen to be the Parent Club for AKC. We have attached a copy of the letter. While we understand many of the challenges that face us in the years to come, we are pleased that the Coton de Tulear will now have a strong, single voice to speak for them.
We are in the process of establishing a Code of Ethics for all of our members and will continue to be strong in ourcommitment to work against puppy mills and commercial breeders. We hope that as an AKC Parent Club our voice will be loud and clear on this subject with AKC as well as with the public.
Many new USACTC committees will be formed in the upcoming months to work for the benefit of the Coton de Tulear. We hope that you will consider helping the USACTC protect and work for the breed that we all love so very much.Very truly yours,
Ruth Weidrick andThe USACTC Board Members"
Dr. Russell continues:
Hilarious chutzpah on their part to state that the USACTC is now the "strong, single voice" that speaks for Cotons. Literally thousands more Coton owners and breeders oppose the USACTC and the AKC than support this move, so they err tremendously in proclaiming themselves the sole spokespeople for the breed. The CTCA, now in its 35th year, is vastly larger than their show club and we predate their appearance on the Coton scene by more than 17 years. Anyone who knows anything about the CTCA knows that we have never been silent in our support of the breed that we introduced to the Western world from their homeland of Madagascar in 1974.
If that weren't a large enough misstatement, Ms. Weidrick goes on to compound her chutzpah by stating that the USACTC will "work against puppy mills and commercial breeders."
She appears completely unaware that the AKC is the largest registrar of puppy mill dogs in the world, that it is stated policy of the AKC to promote their "Large Scale Breeders Program," that AKC officials attend and help puppy auctions in the mid-West, and that the AKC supports and endorses the Hunte Corporation, the largest wholesale distributor of commercially produced puppies in the world. The AKC management has never, does not now and obviously will not in the future tolerate any parent club's challenge to their revenue sources.
The USACTC no longer has a Coton registry. They have no say over what dogs the AKC will register as "AKC Cotons de Tulear." Ms. Weidrick's Cotons will join puppy mill bred, pet shop sold Cotons as complete equals in the exact same AKC registry database. Their Coton in the show ring will be indistinguishable from an AKC Coton languishing in a pet shop somewhere. USACTC breeders will produce the same pups as any AKC Coton breeder will.
We in the CTCA feel very, very sorry for the fate of these dogs. And we are thankful that none of our Cotons will be in that unenviable place.
Ms. Weidrick is likely well aware that the mCTCA will remain a "strong voice" in support of the Madagascar Coton de Tulear breed and that unlike her AKC-USACTC, we will be able to maintain a registry, enforce our strict Code of Ethics and health testing for all our breeders and owners, and of course we'll continue to "work against puppy mills and commercial breeders."
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copyright 2011 Dr. R. J. Russell & the CTCA
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: Best in Show (or NOT)?
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: Best in Show (or NOT)?:
An ABC investigation into the price that dog breeds pay for attempting to attain perfection & fleeting glory at Westminster. It is our fear that the Coton de Tulear will suffer, as well, in the hands of AKC breeders & handlers. Please watch this enlightening video!
An ABC investigation into the price that dog breeds pay for attempting to attain perfection & fleeting glory at Westminster. It is our fear that the Coton de Tulear will suffer, as well, in the hands of AKC breeders & handlers. Please watch this enlightening video!
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American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com
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American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: A Sad Day for the Coton de Tulear
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: A Sad Day for the Coton de Tulear:
By: Advocates for the Coton de Tulear
The USACTC has been named the AKC Parent Club for the Coton de Tulear. They may have received that privilege but the Coton de Tulear has still not been AKC recognized. There is no standing on the fence any longer. You pick a side and you either fight FOR the Coton or you fight to SHOW the Coton. There are no in betweens. If you are a member of the USACTC Club, then you are pro-AKC and you support Puppy Mills. Please join us in our continued opposition of AKC recognition for the Coton de Tulear!
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American Coton Club
Home of the rare breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com
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By: Advocates for the Coton de Tulear
The USACTC has been named the AKC Parent Club for the Coton de Tulear. They may have received that privilege but the Coton de Tulear has still not been AKC recognized. There is no standing on the fence any longer. You pick a side and you either fight FOR the Coton or you fight to SHOW the Coton. There are no in betweens. If you are a member of the USACTC Club, then you are pro-AKC and you support Puppy Mills. Please join us in our continued opposition of AKC recognition for the Coton de Tulear!
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American Coton Club
Home of the rare breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
A Closer Look At Animal Welfare Issues : SAVE THE COTON dE TULEAR FROM AKC AND PUPPY MILLS
A Closer Look At Animal Welfare Issues : SAVE THE COTON dE TULEAR FROM AKC AND PUPPY MILLS
By: Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein
By: Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein
A long-time animal advocate, Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein will take on local, national and worldwide issues affecting animals today. Tina will explore puppymills, animal cruelty, the dog fur industry, animal shelter issues, experimental research on animals and so much more. Tina is a local tv talk show host and has been a guest on other tv and radio programs throughout Berks County and beyond. Tina welcomes your comments and questions.
A Closer Look at Animal Welfare Issues ~ on www.bctv.org.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: USACTC & ACTA seeking AKC recognition for the Coton de Tulear
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: USACTC & ACTA seeking AKC recognition for the Coton de Tulear
The 2 Coton de Tulear breed clubs seeking AKC recognition are the USACTC & ACTA. Their members represent a minority voice in the Coton community, as an overwhelming majority of Coton owners & fanciers in the US are vehemently opposed to AKC recognition. "ACT" feels these board members should be accountable for their actions, so please contact them to voice your opposition to AKC recognition.
Visit the Advocates for the Coton de Tulear "ACT" for more information on how you can help save the Coton de Tulear! http://advocatesforthecotondetulear.blogspot.com
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The 2 Coton de Tulear breed clubs seeking AKC recognition are the USACTC & ACTA. Their members represent a minority voice in the Coton community, as an overwhelming majority of Coton owners & fanciers in the US are vehemently opposed to AKC recognition. "ACT" feels these board members should be accountable for their actions, so please contact them to voice your opposition to AKC recognition.
Visit the Advocates for the Coton de Tulear "ACT" for more information on how you can help save the Coton de Tulear! http://advocatesforthecotondetulear.blogspot.com
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Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: North Penn Puppy Mill Watch
Advocates for the Coton de Tulear: North Penn Puppy Mill Watch:
ACTION ALERT!
Stop AKC From Exploiting Yet ANOTHER Breed: Protect the Coton de Tulear!
http://nppmwatch.com/
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American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com
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ACTION ALERT!
Stop AKC From Exploiting Yet ANOTHER Breed: Protect the Coton de Tulear!
http://nppmwatch.com/
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American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
AKC Finds New Source to Produce Puppy "Papers" Revenue- the Coton de Tulear!
AKC Finds New Source to Produce Puppy "Papers" Revenue
April 5, 2011
By: Jenny Stephens, North Penn Puppy Mill Watch
Gullible: adjective: naive and easily deceived or tricked
Would you buy a Rolex watch from a sidewalk vendor for $25.00 and actually believe that you're purchasing the identical watch that sells for thousands of dollars at "reputable" fine jewelry stores?
When it comes to dogs, gullible consumers actually believe that "papers" lend credence to the health and quality of the dog. Sadly, most buyers are purchasing a false sense of security.
In reality, the source of a puppy largely determines whether or not the "papers" accompanying the canine are suitable for framing or better used for housebreaking and the AKC's own website inasmuch says so.
"There is a widely held belief that "AKC" or "AKC papers" guarantee the quality of a dog. This is not the case.
AKC is a registry body.
A registration certificate identifies the dog as the offspring of a known sire and dam, born on a known date.
It in no way indicates the quality or state of health of the dog.
Quality in the sense of "show quality" is determined by many factors including the dog's health, physical condition, ability to move and appearance. Breeders breeding show stock are trying to produce animals that closely resemble the description of perfection described in the breed standard.
Many people breed their dogs with no concern for the qualitative demands of the breed standard. When this occurs repeatedly over several generations, the animals, while still purebred, can be of extremely low quality."
The American Kennel Club derives millions of dollars each year from the sale of "papers" and so, too, do several other quasi-registries including the ACA and APRI. Unless the dog being purchased comes from a long line of champions and the buyer has a desire to show or breed, the majority of puppy "paper" purchases are largely a waste of money on a meaningless piece of processed tree pulp.
For years advocates have maintained that if "reputable" breeders REALLY cared about the health and welfare of their respective breeds they would stand up to the AKC's attempt to push "papers" and say: ENOUGH. Essentially, they would publicly acknowledge that the sale of "papers" is a racket used for one purpose and one purpose only: to produce revenue.
Were this to happen, "reputable" breeders could corner the market on purebreds and essentially help put large scale commercial breeding kennels, along with pet shops, out of business. Too bad they don't.
So intent is the AKC to make money from commercial breeding that they have, historically and to this day, opposed, refuted and/or contested practically every measure created that would bolster state and federal regulations intended to improve the health and welfare conditions for breeder dogs in large scale kennels... aka: puppy mills.
As we all know, it's impossible to "unring" a bell. Such is the case with the Coton de Tulear. Currently classified as a rare breed, this small fluffy white dog stands to be exploited by the AKC if, at the behest of certain breeders, the behemoth registry "recognizes" the Coton.
The primary Coton de Tulear club in the United States, the ACC, is nauseated by the thought of AKC recognition. Why? Because they know that once this happens the floodgates will open and commercial breeding kennels across the country will be producing the Coton in staggering numbers. Pet shops will carry Cotons. Mini-Cotons will appear as will Coton-Poos, Shih-Cotons and just about any other conceivable variety of mixed mating. The Coton will appear on Craig's List. The only thing worse than the AKC recognizing the Coton would be Disney films producing a flick featuring the breed!
As an advocate for dogs trapped in puppy mills and for canines sitting in shelters and rescues awaiting future homes, I struggled with this issue.
Doing nothing will neither protect the Coton de Tulear or prevent future breeding of these dogs.
That said, I'd rather help expose the AKC for its endeavors to exploit a small little white dog for the purpose of producing revenue and to possibly help shelters and rescues from being inundated with the breed once those who have purchased a readily available Coton decide "this isn't the dog for me" and dumps them... a tragic scene played over and over again with too many of the "recognized" breeds.
The ACC has been in contact with the AKC. According to club president, Hailey Parker, the AKC has dodged their questions, ignored their concerns, removed their contact information from the AKC website and intends to move toward selecting an AKC Parent Club in mid April - the first step toward acquiring "recognition."
Seems like strange behavior for a registry who purports to have the best interest of dogs at heart but would appear to be typical for a club known to produce revenue at the expense of the health and welfare of dogs trapped in mills.
To help voice your opinion that AKC should NOT recognize the Coton and possibly prevent the exploitation of yet ANOTHER breed, please sign the ACC petition: click HERE
At a minimum, you will send the AKC a strong message: advocates are sick and tired of cleaning up the mess that occurs when the club "recognizes" a breed. Let them know that you're on to their scam of selling meaningless papers to uninformed consumers and that to exploit yet ANOTHER breed for the purpose of lining their pockets is simply despicable.
To read the full history of what has happened to the Coton de Tulear, visit the ACC homepage: Click HERE
Please Cross Post!
**Thank you to author Jenny Stephens for such an informative post to the American Coton Club Blog!**
American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com
Say NO to AKC!!!
http://www.americancotonclub.com/SayNOtoAKC.htm
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April 5, 2011
By: Jenny Stephens, North Penn Puppy Mill Watch
Gullible: adjective: naive and easily deceived or tricked
Would you buy a Rolex watch from a sidewalk vendor for $25.00 and actually believe that you're purchasing the identical watch that sells for thousands of dollars at "reputable" fine jewelry stores?
When it comes to dogs, gullible consumers actually believe that "papers" lend credence to the health and quality of the dog. Sadly, most buyers are purchasing a false sense of security.
In reality, the source of a puppy largely determines whether or not the "papers" accompanying the canine are suitable for framing or better used for housebreaking and the AKC's own website inasmuch says so.
"There is a widely held belief that "AKC" or "AKC papers" guarantee the quality of a dog. This is not the case.
AKC is a registry body.
A registration certificate identifies the dog as the offspring of a known sire and dam, born on a known date.
It in no way indicates the quality or state of health of the dog.
Quality in the sense of "show quality" is determined by many factors including the dog's health, physical condition, ability to move and appearance. Breeders breeding show stock are trying to produce animals that closely resemble the description of perfection described in the breed standard.
Many people breed their dogs with no concern for the qualitative demands of the breed standard. When this occurs repeatedly over several generations, the animals, while still purebred, can be of extremely low quality."
The American Kennel Club derives millions of dollars each year from the sale of "papers" and so, too, do several other quasi-registries including the ACA and APRI. Unless the dog being purchased comes from a long line of champions and the buyer has a desire to show or breed, the majority of puppy "paper" purchases are largely a waste of money on a meaningless piece of processed tree pulp.
For years advocates have maintained that if "reputable" breeders REALLY cared about the health and welfare of their respective breeds they would stand up to the AKC's attempt to push "papers" and say: ENOUGH. Essentially, they would publicly acknowledge that the sale of "papers" is a racket used for one purpose and one purpose only: to produce revenue.
Were this to happen, "reputable" breeders could corner the market on purebreds and essentially help put large scale commercial breeding kennels, along with pet shops, out of business. Too bad they don't.
So intent is the AKC to make money from commercial breeding that they have, historically and to this day, opposed, refuted and/or contested practically every measure created that would bolster state and federal regulations intended to improve the health and welfare conditions for breeder dogs in large scale kennels... aka: puppy mills.
As we all know, it's impossible to "unring" a bell. Such is the case with the Coton de Tulear. Currently classified as a rare breed, this small fluffy white dog stands to be exploited by the AKC if, at the behest of certain breeders, the behemoth registry "recognizes" the Coton.
The primary Coton de Tulear club in the United States, the ACC, is nauseated by the thought of AKC recognition. Why? Because they know that once this happens the floodgates will open and commercial breeding kennels across the country will be producing the Coton in staggering numbers. Pet shops will carry Cotons. Mini-Cotons will appear as will Coton-Poos, Shih-Cotons and just about any other conceivable variety of mixed mating. The Coton will appear on Craig's List. The only thing worse than the AKC recognizing the Coton would be Disney films producing a flick featuring the breed!
As an advocate for dogs trapped in puppy mills and for canines sitting in shelters and rescues awaiting future homes, I struggled with this issue.
Doing nothing will neither protect the Coton de Tulear or prevent future breeding of these dogs.
That said, I'd rather help expose the AKC for its endeavors to exploit a small little white dog for the purpose of producing revenue and to possibly help shelters and rescues from being inundated with the breed once those who have purchased a readily available Coton decide "this isn't the dog for me" and dumps them... a tragic scene played over and over again with too many of the "recognized" breeds.
The ACC has been in contact with the AKC. According to club president, Hailey Parker, the AKC has dodged their questions, ignored their concerns, removed their contact information from the AKC website and intends to move toward selecting an AKC Parent Club in mid April - the first step toward acquiring "recognition."
Seems like strange behavior for a registry who purports to have the best interest of dogs at heart but would appear to be typical for a club known to produce revenue at the expense of the health and welfare of dogs trapped in mills.
To help voice your opinion that AKC should NOT recognize the Coton and possibly prevent the exploitation of yet ANOTHER breed, please sign the ACC petition: click HERE
At a minimum, you will send the AKC a strong message: advocates are sick and tired of cleaning up the mess that occurs when the club "recognizes" a breed. Let them know that you're on to their scam of selling meaningless papers to uninformed consumers and that to exploit yet ANOTHER breed for the purpose of lining their pockets is simply despicable.
To read the full history of what has happened to the Coton de Tulear, visit the ACC homepage: Click HERE
Please Cross Post!
**Thank you to author Jenny Stephens for such an informative post to the American Coton Club Blog!**
American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
http://www.AmericanCotonClub.com
info@AmericanCotonClub.com
Say NO to AKC!!!
http://www.americancotonclub.com/SayNOtoAKC.htm
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Tell eBay to shut down all live animal sales immediately:
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From Change.org:
"Puppy mills" are large-scale commercial operations where dozens of dogs are kept in small cages for their entire lives, forced to give birth to litter after litter until they're no longer fertile, at which point they're usually killed. Puppy mills are unsafe, inhumane, and produce thousands of puppies with serious health problems every year.
Now, puppy mills have found a national vendor: eBay.
A few years ago, eBay had plans to sell animals via online auction. Responsible breeders would never sell dogs via online auction, so this would have resulted in the site becoming a haven for puppy mills. eBay users and anti-cruelty activists spearheaded -- and won -- the fight to prevent eBay from selling live animals.
But now all that's changed.
Despite eBay's claims that it "do[es] not condone unethical treatment of animals," eBay now allows puppy mills to sell dogs in its classified section.
Puppy mill dogs spend their entire lives in small wire cages, without companionship, and often without vet care, exercise or shelter from the elements. As far as puppy mill owners are concerned, the dogs have one purpose: to supply the pet trade.
The USDA recently admitted that they’ve failed to effectively monitor commercial breeders and puppy mills. When it comes to sites like eBay Classifieds, it’s even worse: Breeders who sell directly to customers online aren’t subject to any USDA regulations.
The best chance we have to shut down puppy mills is to hold vendors accountable.
Click here to tell eBay to shut down all live animal sales immediately:
Thanks for taking action,
Judith and the Change.org Team
Friday, February 11, 2011
Pet Food Recall First Alert
"Today…instead of pet food being recalled as it was in the past (and as required by Federal law)…today pet food is being recalled silently. Quietly, and under the direction of the FDA, Pet Food is being silently recalled from store shelves without public notice. Quietly tainted pet food is being removed from store shelves with no concern of alerting the Pet Parents that have already purchased the tainted food. No concern of pets that are eating that tainted pet food right now."
"Silent Pet Food recalls are killing pets. Silent Pet Food recalls have to STOP.
Please read our plan to help save your pet’s health and/or life with our “Pet Food Recall First Alert Program”.
Ask your Pet Food Company to participate in the Pet Food First Alert Program
Send them your Request right Now!
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/pet-food-recall-first-alert.html
"Silent Pet Food recalls are killing pets. Silent Pet Food recalls have to STOP.
Silent Pet Food recalls CAN stop with your help!
Please read our plan to help save your pet’s health and/or life with our “Pet Food Recall First Alert Program”.
Ask your Pet Food Company to participate in the Pet Food First Alert Program
Send them your Request right Now!
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/pet-food-recall-first-alert.html
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Colorado Cotons Puppies
Terri Tyler of Colorado Cotons is a Code of Ethics Breeder with the American Coton Club. Please visit her web site and enjoy the great puppy pictures!
Here's Momma and her babies.
Colorado Cotons is located in Bethoud, Colorado.
American Coton Club
Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
Please sign the petition to help Save the Coton de Tulear dog breed.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Nature's Variety- take a look at their Rotation Diet.. and their frozen Raw, Prairie, and Instinct
Sunday, February 6, 2011
2011 Coton de Tulear Party
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| 2010 Coton party hosting crew |
MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR!!!!!
March 26, 2011
Invitation to the 10th Annual Coton de Tulear Party!!!
Date: Saturday, March 26th, 2011.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - until the last person leaves. (not beyond a week)
Place: Hoof ‘n’ Paw Haven (Bruce and Coreen’s place)
It’s almost here! Don’t miss out!
Description: This party is an opportunity for people and Cotons to meet new and old friends. Many Coton family reunions take place at the party. All people who love Cotons are welcomed. Invite anyone you know who are Coton owners and friends. Food and drinks are provided by the hosts. Guests are more than welcome to bring a favorite snack or beverage, but it is not necessary. Coreen and Bruce
Party hosted by Coreen and Bruce Savikko of Hoof 'n' Paw Haven in Pearblossom, California. Coreen and Bruce are Code of Ethics Breeders with the American Coton Club.
Home of the Rare breed Coton de Tulear
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Cedarwood Cotons New Boy: "Nico"
This is my darling little "Nico", my new Show/Breed Potential male puppy from my good friend, Dorthe in Denmark. His official name is Glerup's Heart's Desire and he's a real dear! His Father is Jespersen's Chili Pepper, (Breeder: Brigitte Jespersen- Denmark) his Mother is Flamencoton's Andalucia (Breeder: Rie Satsuki- Spain). He loves to play with EVERYONE! All my Cotons love him. His two favorites are my own Amelie who is just about his size, and "Uncle Momo" (Cotonnerie Mathis). Nico loves to chase and tumble and wrestle with Amelie and play Coton soccer with "Uncle Momo." I'm certainly hoping that little Nico will pass all his health tests and become a nice stud male for me. He has a wonderful disposition, is very affectionate and a real cuddler at night. AND he isn't related to any of my other Cotons at all! Hooray! Here you see him suggling up into the pillows on my bed.
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