We got our precious Grace from Terri in March of
2008. Grace is, quite simply, the best dog ever!
When we first began researching dogs, we came
across this breed and felt like Coton de Tulears
sounded too good to be true. Well, here’s the
truth—Cotons really are that perfect! Grace is the
sweetest and best companion for our family.
There isn’t a day that goes by that she doesn’t
make us smile and laugh. Now that we have
Grace, we can’t imagine life without her. She is an
amazing blessing.
For our family, Grace truly was an answer to
prayer. One of our sons suffers from extreme
allergy issues. We did not think we could ever
have a pet; however, Cotons were said to have
remarkably low dander, so we took our son to
Terri’s house to see if he would have a reaction to
the Cotons, and he had no problems at all. Our
son’s doctor was baffled, and we were asked to
bring a sample of Grace’s hair to National Jewish
in Denver for testing. Grace’s hair had the lowest
dander level that National Jewish had ever tested
in a dog (and they do a lot of testing!). The doctor,
like most people, had never heard of a Coton de
Tulear, but he said Cotons must be pretty special
dogs. Absolutely!
2008. Grace is, quite simply, the best dog ever!
When we first began researching dogs, we came
across this breed and felt like Coton de Tulears
sounded too good to be true. Well, here’s the
truth—Cotons really are that perfect! Grace is the
sweetest and best companion for our family.
There isn’t a day that goes by that she doesn’t
make us smile and laugh. Now that we have
Grace, we can’t imagine life without her. She is an
amazing blessing.
For our family, Grace truly was an answer to
prayer. One of our sons suffers from extreme
allergy issues. We did not think we could ever
have a pet; however, Cotons were said to have
remarkably low dander, so we took our son to
Terri’s house to see if he would have a reaction to
the Cotons, and he had no problems at all. Our
son’s doctor was baffled, and we were asked to
bring a sample of Grace’s hair to National Jewish
in Denver for testing. Grace’s hair had the lowest
dander level that National Jewish had ever tested
in a dog (and they do a lot of testing!). The doctor,
like most people, had never heard of a Coton de
Tulear, but he said Cotons must be pretty special
dogs. Absolutely!
Ollie is the joy of our lives.
He is smart, sensitive,
funny, and so loving. He's
my best friend (next to my
husband).
He is smart, sensitive,
funny, and so loving. He's
my best friend (next to my
husband).
Isabella aka "Princess Bella" was born Jun 2006. Her parents
are Louie and Gracie. Bella is my very best friend and I have
never regretted for one moment having her in my life. She is
very smart and was quite easily trained. She can do many
tricks, including jumping up to give me a kiss on the lips,
dancing on her hind legs in circles, and her newest is to "bow
to mommy" for a treat which involves going up on her hind
legs and then going into a down. She has quite the
personality. In our Denver neighborhood there are mostly big
dogs. We have a dog park a block away. Bella always has to
"announce" to all the big dogs that she has arrived by barking
very loudly. If she goes off leash she will often run up to them
as if to take charge, only to run back and hide behind me
when they look her way. Her best friend is Yuki, a white
Maltese/Poodle mix who lives next door. Yuki's mom and I text
each other to meet for morning walks during which Yuki and
Bella take over the park chasing each other in circles until they
are exhausted. I can't imagine life without Bella!
are Louie and Gracie. Bella is my very best friend and I have
never regretted for one moment having her in my life. She is
very smart and was quite easily trained. She can do many
tricks, including jumping up to give me a kiss on the lips,
dancing on her hind legs in circles, and her newest is to "bow
to mommy" for a treat which involves going up on her hind
legs and then going into a down. She has quite the
personality. In our Denver neighborhood there are mostly big
dogs. We have a dog park a block away. Bella always has to
"announce" to all the big dogs that she has arrived by barking
very loudly. If she goes off leash she will often run up to them
as if to take charge, only to run back and hide behind me
when they look her way. Her best friend is Yuki, a white
Maltese/Poodle mix who lives next door. Yuki's mom and I text
each other to meet for morning walks during which Yuki and
Bella take over the park chasing each other in circles until they
are exhausted. I can't imagine life without Bella!
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Our dear little Belle is about to reach her 'year
and one half birthday' and with each passing
day we love her more. She continues to be a
source of joy in our lives and her unique
personality continues to evolve. She recently
took a Christmas vacation with us to Arizona
and for the two days of sitting in her car seat
(two days both going and coming home), she
did not make a sound and was just happy to
be with us. She loves to lay her head on our
shoulder while we are watching TV from the
couch or will lay her head on our chest if we
are watching TV in bed. She sleeps on the
pillow between our heads and is the only one
who doesn't snore during the night! Belle
loves her walks and loves to play with the
other puppies in the neighborhood. Her
profuse enthusiasm is infectious and I wish
we could bottle her energy including her
waggly tail, as we could quickly retire. Thank
you for sharing one of your darling puppies
with us.
and one half birthday' and with each passing
day we love her more. She continues to be a
source of joy in our lives and her unique
personality continues to evolve. She recently
took a Christmas vacation with us to Arizona
and for the two days of sitting in her car seat
(two days both going and coming home), she
did not make a sound and was just happy to
be with us. She loves to lay her head on our
shoulder while we are watching TV from the
couch or will lay her head on our chest if we
are watching TV in bed. She sleeps on the
pillow between our heads and is the only one
who doesn't snore during the night! Belle
loves her walks and loves to play with the
other puppies in the neighborhood. Her
profuse enthusiasm is infectious and I wish
we could bottle her energy including her
waggly tail, as we could quickly retire. Thank
you for sharing one of your darling puppies
with us.
Daisy has
been an absolute joy to have. She
is a very good girl and adapted to
our family quickly. She loves to
always be by our side (and we
love it
too!). She is super mellow (think
she gets this from her Daddy,
Jack).
She is really quiet. We have to be
very careful where we step. She is
the cutest little puppy in the world.
Everyone who meets her thinks
the
same! She loves playing with my
boys and is really gentle. We love
our little girl!
Ashwini
been an absolute joy to have. She
is a very good girl and adapted to
our family quickly. She loves to
always be by our side (and we
love it
too!). She is super mellow (think
she gets this from her Daddy,
Jack).
She is really quiet. We have to be
very careful where we step. She is
the cutest little puppy in the world.
Everyone who meets her thinks
the
same! She loves playing with my
boys and is really gentle. We love
our little girl!
Ashwini
Abby. She is a real
sweetheart. She just
wants to be with us
and we love her very
much. We also call
her "Sniff"
occasionally.
Barb and Bill
sweetheart. She just
wants to be with us
and we love her very
much. We also call
her "Sniff"
occasionally.
Barb and Bill
Baron von Xander (Baer)
continues to amuse us daily. He
is such a joy to have in our lives.
I needed him and didn't even
know it but the kids and Joe did
continues to amuse us daily. He
is such a joy to have in our lives.
I needed him and didn't even
know it but the kids and Joe did
When Zoe joined our family - my
husband, a cat, and myself - in
February of 2011, we had no
idea how our lives would
change. Sure we knew about
the potty training, the midnight
walks, the need to have a
"babysitter" for any time away;
but we didn't know how happy
one little dog would make us.
She's a 10 lbs bundle of happy.
She loves the outdoors, gets so
excited when the cat will play
with her, and is fascinated by the
big dogs she sees in our walks
in the park. Sure her daily hair
styling requires some time each
morning but watching her run
with it flowing behind her make it
all worth it. Zoe whizzed through
level one training and quickly
learned that the best way to get
treats was to pay attend to the
other puppy parents. It's been a
great year and we're looking
forward to many, many more.
Lisa Brownson
husband, a cat, and myself - in
February of 2011, we had no
idea how our lives would
change. Sure we knew about
the potty training, the midnight
walks, the need to have a
"babysitter" for any time away;
but we didn't know how happy
one little dog would make us.
She's a 10 lbs bundle of happy.
She loves the outdoors, gets so
excited when the cat will play
with her, and is fascinated by the
big dogs she sees in our walks
in the park. Sure her daily hair
styling requires some time each
morning but watching her run
with it flowing behind her make it
all worth it. Zoe whizzed through
level one training and quickly
learned that the best way to get
treats was to pay attend to the
other puppy parents. It's been a
great year and we're looking
forward to many, many more.
Lisa Brownson
Our La Paz, (Lappy) watching
TV. She enjoys watching other
dogs on TV and usually barks
to remind us to watch too.
TV. She enjoys watching other
dogs on TV and usually barks
to remind us to watch too.
We all love Zoe so much!!!!
Louie aka Prince Louie was born on August
25, 2011. We were fortunate enough to bring
home our little Louie on November 5, 2011.
Louie has been an absolute joy to have, and
it has been so fun watching him grow and
figuring out the world. Louie is currently
working on his agility training, dog training
and socialization at the local dog park. He is
an amazing little athlete and cannot get
enough of the snow. Louie loves to snuggle
and loves giving kisses. He is quit the
charmer. We are so thrilled to have Louie in
our lives, we honestly could not imagine life
without him. We have two other dogs that
Louie adores, he likes to groom our old
chocolate lab, I think Louie thinks it's his way
of making him feel better sort of a therapy
session. Our five year old shitzu beagle mix
loves to run around the backyard with Louie,
they take turns chasing each other, it's pretty
comical at times. Louie surprises us with
something new everyday, he is a very gentle
and kind soul. Thank you Terri for giving us a
very precious and special little guy.
Shawna
25, 2011. We were fortunate enough to bring
home our little Louie on November 5, 2011.
Louie has been an absolute joy to have, and
it has been so fun watching him grow and
figuring out the world. Louie is currently
working on his agility training, dog training
and socialization at the local dog park. He is
an amazing little athlete and cannot get
enough of the snow. Louie loves to snuggle
and loves giving kisses. He is quit the
charmer. We are so thrilled to have Louie in
our lives, we honestly could not imagine life
without him. We have two other dogs that
Louie adores, he likes to groom our old
chocolate lab, I think Louie thinks it's his way
of making him feel better sort of a therapy
session. Our five year old shitzu beagle mix
loves to run around the backyard with Louie,
they take turns chasing each other, it's pretty
comical at times. Louie surprises us with
something new everyday, he is a very gentle
and kind soul. Thank you Terri for giving us a
very precious and special little guy.
Shawna
From: Barbara Thring
<bthring@aol.com>
Subject: Belle
To: zoe@cocoton.com
Date: Monday, July 18, 2011, 11:42 AM
Hi Terri,
We just celebrated Belle's 1st Birthday
yesterday! She continues to thrive,
and is the love of our life. She is joyful,
funny, sweet, and an overall
TREASURE.
She had her first vacation, with us, to
Cody, WY 2 weeks ago. We went there
for a big family reunion and Ron's
Dad's 90th Birthday Party. Belle was
overjoyed!
Ron's Dad's home is on 5 wooded
acres with deer roaming, bunnies and
squirrels to watch and chase, and
many adoring fans to pet her, play with
her, and throw toys. She had a ball
and was the best traveler ever. 9
hours in the car just kills me, but Belle
was so happy. She sat in her car seat
watching the scenery and took several
naps. We had a picnic along the way
(going and coming home) and she was
enthralled with the little stream in the
area.
We are so thankful to have her and
she just loves life. The only problem
is.....she just likes Ron BEST! I get
kisses every day, but her main focus is
Ron. I continue to threaten to get a
kitten (or a new puppy) for me.
Hope all is well with you and your
family.......and that you are having a
wonderful Summer. Do you have new
babies? Barbara
<bthring@aol.com>
Subject: Belle
To: zoe@cocoton.com
Date: Monday, July 18, 2011, 11:42 AM
Hi Terri,
We just celebrated Belle's 1st Birthday
yesterday! She continues to thrive,
and is the love of our life. She is joyful,
funny, sweet, and an overall
TREASURE.
She had her first vacation, with us, to
Cody, WY 2 weeks ago. We went there
for a big family reunion and Ron's
Dad's 90th Birthday Party. Belle was
overjoyed!
Ron's Dad's home is on 5 wooded
acres with deer roaming, bunnies and
squirrels to watch and chase, and
many adoring fans to pet her, play with
her, and throw toys. She had a ball
and was the best traveler ever. 9
hours in the car just kills me, but Belle
was so happy. She sat in her car seat
watching the scenery and took several
naps. We had a picnic along the way
(going and coming home) and she was
enthralled with the little stream in the
area.
We are so thankful to have her and
she just loves life. The only problem
is.....she just likes Ron BEST! I get
kisses every day, but her main focus is
Ron. I continue to threaten to get a
kitten (or a new puppy) for me.
Hope all is well with you and your
family.......and that you are having a
wonderful Summer. Do you have new
babies? Barbara
dave dipenbock Lili
