Here’s the story of how we became a small, in-home Code of Ethics breeder of Coton de Tulear puppies and Himalayan cats.
Early on
My husband Scott and I, both deeply immersed in the veterinary field for most of our lives, met while working at an animal hospital. Our breeding journey began in 2012 when a Persian/Himalayan breeder introduced us to cat shows and breeding. Over the years, we’ve experienced both the joys and challenges of raising cats, learning valuable lessons in their care. When the world shut down in 2020, we decided to venture into dog breeding. With a background in long-haired cats, I felt confident about raising long-haired dogs, but we aimed to minimize shedding. After thorough research, we chose the Malagasy Coton de Tulear Preservation Club (MCPC), for its emphasis on health and genetics, which perfectly matched what we were looking for.
Current
Alongside my full-time job as a scientist, I am a Code of Ethics breeder with the Malagasy Coton de Tulear Preservation Club (MCPC). I enhance my skills in breeding and raising puppies and kittens through webinars and continuing education. I actively engage with several Facebook communities, including Big Hearted Breeders, Puppy Culture, and Gracious Cat Breeders. Additionally, I am enrolled in the Royal Canin professional breeder program and am training to become a pet therapy handler with Pet Partners, planning to complete the evaluation with our cat, Mouse. We are also looking forward to taking Penny to an “AKC Trick Dog” course this fall.
