Here’s the story of how we became a small, in-home Code of Ethics breeder of Coton de Tulear puppies.
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 The Function Dog Collaborative, The Companion Dog Project, Big Hearted Breeders, Puppy Culture, and I Love My Coton de Tulear. We competed several sessions of the “AKC Trick Dog” course with Penny over the fall and winter. She LOVED it. Cotons are CRAZY smart. This summer we will be adding a couple of young ladies to our breeding program – Xanadu and Hey Jude will start their health testing and evaluation process. If they both develop into breedable girls, we will add them to the “Dames” page.
