Park Place Cotons

John and I are the official Empty Nesters. Our three children have married and moved on. In 2004 we had a new arrival, Maya Rebecca our first grandbaby. The Cotons took an immediate liking to her and she to them. What a wonderful connections these dogs seem to have to the children.

Our furry friends have always been a part of our family from our Valentine day rescue dog "Ginger" and her adorable puppies that have won the hearts of neighbors and family members alike to Oreo the cat whom is no longer with us. Ginger has become the older maiden to the Cotons and they respect her position in the dog family tree.

In our pursuit of the breed, we were fortunate to meet Sara France St Pierre of Cotonnerie at Cherry Blossom. Shortly there after we brought Cotonnerie Melodie home to Texas as our own.

So here we are today planning the rest of our lives around our precious Cotons! They live in our house and sleep in our bed and play with our children and grandchildren. Our children question if they ever received the love, attention and devotion that our puppies do. They still do, of course, but now that the children have married and moved into their own homes, our Cotons do seem to fill the void that they left behind.

The majority of Coton de Tuléars are predominantly white although some have colored markings. The Coton is unique in that sometimes when the puppies are born they possess heavily colored markings. These markings normally fade with maturity, quite often to white. The average lifespan of the Coton is 15-16 years. The Coton earned his name from its unique cotton-like hair. The hair is long, dry and soft to the touch, oil and dander free and has no doggy odor. The Coton is a non-shedding and hypoallergenic. If you have allergies, this is the companion for you.

Cotons are FUN! They love to play, meet new people and worship their owners. They will adore your children and your grandparents. Many Cotons are trained as therapy dogs to visit nursing homes, sit on laps and provide unending adoration. While that may sound a bit sedate, do not be fooled. When appropriate, Cotons will show unending stamina for playing. While they are a small dog, they are incredibly sturdy and muscular. Cotons are highly intelligent and intuitive. Trust me; do not try to sneak a new toy or treat into the house. It won’t happen. You will be found out before you get the package to the kitchen table. Do not get the leash out of the drawer until you are ready to leave because your Coton will already be at the front door waiting for you.

The Coton de Tuléar is a clown and plays to the crowd, walking on his hind legs, sitting up like a teddy bear with legs out in front of himself and would you believe it, the Coton talks and smiles when happy!