MORE ABOUT COTONS
photo credit: www.cotonnerie.com
For those new to my blog, I have a dog, an 8 lb Coton de Tulear (pronounced Tulea). Tulea is the name of my dog. Tulear is a town in Madagascar where the breed originated. I got mine 6 1/2 years ago when she was 2 months old. I didn’t want an all white one, too chi chi, so I found a breeder in Montreal called Sara France, who breeds cotons that have color (Though it tends to fade as they get older—the call of the gene pool! Half Tulea’s face was black when I got her.)
The Sara France website is www.cotonnerie.com.
Anyway, at a dinner party in Ann Arbor last Friday, a couple at the table asked me what kind of dog I have and I said, “Oh, never mind. It’s an unusual breed and no one’s ever heard of it and it’s too complicated to explain.” (I’d had a drink or two).
The man insisted saying, “We’re dog people. Tell us.” So I said, “I have a coton.” and he exclaimed, “so do we!!”
And we did the whole “OMG- this-is- too- amazing- No- one- ever- has –one” thing. “Where did you get yours?” I asked. “From a breeder in Montreal,” he answered. “Not Sara France???!!!” I asked. Again, “OMG, yes, from Sara France.” It was a great coincidence that made us all so happy. Like me, he and his wife bought the dog in the Montreal airport. His is much bigger…about 13-14 pounds, if I recall correctly, while Tulea is 8 pounds. The runt, just what I wanted.
Here are a couple of pictures of their coton named Shaggy. I love the one of the two cotons dancing together! We have since found out from the breeder that Shaggy is Tuleas cousin!.
Shaggy Tulea's Cousin, Photo credit: Nathan Upfal
Shaggy Tulea's Cousin. Photo credit: Nathan Upfal
Shaggy Dancing. Photo credit: Nathan Upfal
Here is a video of how Tulea greets me when I’ve been away. I adore the sounds she makes. Such happiness it sounds like pain. Enjoy!
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We absolultely love, love, love our Coton – CoCo Chanel! We met a Coton in Toronto Ontario, fell in love with him, then looked for a breeder in Michigan. We found one – in Grand Rapids and a month later, little CoCo became a member of our family. We are training her as a therapy dog – she has the best disposition and loving manner! I am a pastor and plan to bring her to nursing homes and some hospital visits. She is 11 months old and weighs 8 pds, just like Tulea! More and more people are hearing about Cotons – many people at the off leash dog park we go to have heard of the breed. They are little love balls!
Extremely cute!!! The pictures make me want to go out and get a coton, but I know Nigel, my dog, would be very upset . . . . and he would eat the puppy. I love the video! Tulea sure does love you! As for meeting another coton owner from the same breeder, that is wild! What are the chances of that happening?!?! Wow! A family reunion is definitely needed . . . . except that you will have to explain to Tulea that she is adopted.
Your voice is unique…instantly recognizable.
And what a GREAT pup! Thanks for sharing–
What a great post. I often see similar dogs to Tulea on the street and they are really cute. But not sure if it’s the same coton de tulear breed. Will have to ask their owners one day.
Would love to have a dog, but have always had a dog allergy. What a shame. A dog’s friendship must be wonderful. Priceless even. I mean how many people do we know who love us and love to see us no matter what mood we’re in? Or how we look? I’m very envious.
Best regards from Hamburg, Germany.
Jason
Well, it’s nice to see that you love your dog so much. It’s so nice to see such connection. They look really lovely.
I, myself, suffer from very serious cynophobia (fear of dogs) and it’s quite paralyzing for me. It all came from traumatic childhood experiences and it’s very hard for me to battle. People keep laughing at me because of that though I feel it’s something more than that for me.
Nice to see another Cotonnerie Coton… I have two of them, and my others are her bloodlines. All in the family. Tulea is adorable, as is her cousin Shaggy.
Jane,
Your video was absolutely precious, Jane! Tulea is so adorable. Shaggy’s face is very beautiful.
Is this Tulea as a puppy, correct? It shows half her face is black. Please see the link:
http://cotonnerie.blogspot.com/2009/05/cotonnerie-tulea-jane-fondas-coton.html#!/2009/05/cotonnerie-tulea-jane-fondas-coton.html
Patty
There is nothing like a loving pet to make your day. I’ve had many over the years.
“Jesus always spoke the truth and always in love. He exercised the greatest tact and attention when communing with the people. He was never rude. He never pained a sensitive soul needlessly. He did not censure human weakness. When He denounced hypocrisy, unbelief and iniquity, tears were in the scathing rebukes. He wept over Jerusalem. They had rejected Him, but He always had gentle regard for them. His life was one of self-denial and thoughtful care for others. Every soul was precious in His eyes. While He ever bore Himself with divine dignity, He bowed with most tender regard to every member of the family of God. In all of us He sees fallen souls whom it is His mission to save.” EGHW
OMG! My Coton looks just like the one in the photos ‘shaggy dancing’
always so fun to see other cotons
Love love them!
I can totally understand your love of the cotons. We bought bought our puppy from a breeder in Boca Raton Fl. His bloodlines are from the Cotonierre in Quebec. captain mcdreamy has peach ears and spots, he’s now 5 mos old and a bundle of joy. He is expected to be on the larger size about 15 lbs but remains a great travel companion and is so easy to be with 24/7. Hope to read more stories about Tulea
Hello Jane
It is always so much fun to see you and Tulea.. and her cousin too. I am sure that she is enjoying life as much as you do.
Congrats on all your work, it is giving all of us the little something needed to move forward.
Thanks
Sara France
Hi Jane, I loved your video! Tulea is such a cutie!
Looks like you adore her! I an a Coton breeder near Los Angeles and I have a Sara France Coton also! Miss Lucy is my Canadian Cutie Pie! I have 5 Cotons, they are little love doggies for sure. Take a look at some of my darling babies on my website, bluebellcotons.com It is my passion to take pictures of my Cotons and I’m working on a Coton book. I love the way you blog about your furry best friend! Wags, Susan and the Bluebell Bunch
Hi Jane,
I’m back home and in the UK city of Gloucester in a fabulous hotel where Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen in 1553. Just blows your mind how old the place is. Didn’t I read somewhere that you were related to her?
Take care from the stunningly beautiful Cotswolds.
Jason
Jason, yep, Lady Jane and I are related. So is Quncy Jones. The latter happened at the plantation of george Washington…or so say the Mormons.
Hi Jane, Tulea is truly beautiful! I have a Cotonnerie sweetheart too. Her name is Lorié. They aren’t related though.
I was inspired to design some graphics for our wonderful breed. If you look on the Coton de Tulear facebook page, which can be found below, you can see them. My avatar is from the same graphic that will be used on tee shirts and magnets.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4063829647/
Hope your Tulea is enjoying her quite famous life!
Donna
Tulea is beautiful! There is helpful information about the Coton de Tulear breed on the American Coton Club website at – http://www.americancotonclub.com
Hi Jane, The American Coton Club just released the new 2012 Coton de Tulear Calendar. It features pictures of Cotons from around the world. For a peek at the main pages here is the link. There are lots of smaller photos throughout the months as well.
http://americancotonclub.com/CotonCalendar.htm
It is always nice to hear about you and Tulea. It seems like yesterday when you were making Monster-In-Law and met your first Coton. Time does fly by. It is quite amazing how they become an integral part of your life.
Hugs,
Hailey
Hi Jane. Thank you so much for posting this piece on your Cotonnerie Tulea. As our breed is still so rare in comparison to others it is truly appreciated when a person of your celebrity status shares with the world information about this beautiful dog. I would like to invite you to join our Coton de Tulear Facebook Group. We have as of today 1882 Coton owners from around the world who share their photos, ask questions …and boy do they talk about everything Coton there. Lots of grooming advise, health matters etc. The link to the friendly Coton group is http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cotondetuleargroup/
Thank you for all you do we are so happy to have you in our Coton family!
Jane, I too have a Coton, actually 2 Cotons. My boys also have bloodlines to Cotonnerie Cotons. This breed is so wonderful that I couldn’t settle for just one, I just had to have two. They are so loving, and so much fun to be around. I love you video of Tulea, she is quite beautiful. And obviously loves you dearly. . Thank you for sharing her with us. She clearly brings so much happiness to your life, as my boys brings so much happiness to me.
Dear Jane,
Earth Hour 2012 is coming this Saturday – March 31st at 8:30 PM>
We will be once again celebrating EARTH HOUR Over with our Global Coton friends at the Coton de Tulear Facebook Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cotondetuleargroup/ . We encourage our Coton family from around the world to participate by shutting off their lights/tv/ etc for one hour and sit by candle light and share a photo on our group’s wall. I just wanted to ask if you might join us and share a photo of you with Tulea by candle light this Earth Hour. Thank you Jane…take care be well and know we love you and Tulea!
Sonya
What a small world indeed! I too am a Code of Ethics Breeder of Coton de Tulear- in Vermont- and Sara-France St Pierre was my mentor for several years! As a matter of fact, several of my Cotons are from Cotonnerie bloodlines. I knew you had a Coton from Sara-France but I had no idea the father was Pirate! Pirate has lived with me for the last several years now. What a wonderful boy he is! I love him dearly… His puppies are wonderful! Sara-France and I now both serve on the Board of Directors of the American Coton Club, Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear and advocates for the health and wellbeing of the breed.
By the way, I’ve always admired your work and your advocacy. Thank you for being who you are.
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