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American Coton Club Launches New Website

It is with great pleasure to share with you the Amercian Coton Club, Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear, new state of the art website.
We were working very hard for months on our new website after it became clear we needed to change and revamp our information.
Please come on in for a visit, stay awhile and enjoy:
American Coton Club-Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
Please take a look at our Code of Ethics Breeders:
ACC Code of Ethics Breeders
Leave us a comment on our exclusive Coton Chat Room:
ACC Chat Room
Do shopping on our online store:
ACC Online Store

Coton Males and Male Bolognese Need Homes

I am appealing to all of you coton lovers out there to help find a home for these 3 boys.

First, there is Antonio. He will have his 8th birthday July 24, 2010.
Then, there is Gucci. He is a love ball.
And last, there is Noah, a bolognese. He is very loveable.
All three dogs were shaved down in December, but their coats are growing back. THey will be neutered, have teeth cleaned and a medical checkup.
As I said before, their breeder can no longer take care of them.

Thank you.
Heidi and MC and Olivia
hpetran@comcast.net

Lost Coton in southern Oregon

Hello my Name is Chelsea and I am Lost.

I am very shy. Have had my summer cut so look like a lion... especial my tail. I am 6 years 2 months old... but look like a puppy. I don't have my collar on because I'd been to visit my 96 year old great grandfather and had on my harness. What a Mistake! When we got home from our trip my human family had been robbed. They took our money and all of my mother's fine jewelry. They left the costume jewelry. Our house is a mess. Our whole family was upset... Mom throwing up and Dad mad. My two year old human was acting crazy cause she didn't know why everyone was so upset and our baby wanted fed. I was scared and confused. The next morning mom and dad left the doors open while they went thru things and put things away... I went out. But alas the side gate was open and they didn't know it. I've never been out on my own ... without my family. Now I am lost with no name and no tags. I do have a harness. I am scared and shy. My humans think I was picked up right in or near my yard as I'd never run before. They are crazy with grief. If you see me ... please call the hot line or Companion Animal Recovery. 1 800-252- 7894. I am micro chipped! My number is 45504D6442. and an alert has been put out for me in our area. I live in Southern Oregon, the Rogue Valley. Someone Please call my family to come get me!!!

This will be night two of the missing Coton search. we have made flyers... put posters up at the pet stores ..the schools and been in touch with the local animal shelters. Please remind our coton lovers and friends ... Never take off the identification tags!!! My kids are devastated and self blaming.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Norris

Rogue Valley Cotons,

CTCA Code of Ethics Breeders

541 665 0442 or 541 301 7517 daughters phone.. or our cell 541 044 4150.



Bonnie and Rick Norris

Happy Memorial Day

Please take this opportunity to remember and honor all those brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in order for our beloved country to remain free! “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Enjoy this wonderful holiday!

The American Coton Club - Home of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear

ACC Puppies

Here are some darlings from Ardsley Cotons in New York. Diane is a new Code of Ethics breeder with the ACC. Welcome Diane, your puppies are just adorable!

Lost Coton de Tulear in Colorado

There is a lost Coton de Tulear in Castle Rock, Colorado, which is south of the Denver metro area.

The announcement is on Craig's list:

http://denver.craigslist.org/pet/1747543383.html

Please call:

(303) 918-1294

Neonatal Cerebellar Ataxia DNA Test

It is official, the DNA test for Neonatal Cerebellar Ataxia for Coton de Tulear is now available.
This is wonderful news since this is a serious fatal disease. Fortunately it is not common in Cotons and now that we have a DNA test, we could conceivably eliminate it from the breed entirely.
Please go the link below for further information please go to:
Ataxia DNA Testing

Animal Planet Investigates Petland and Puppy Mills

Tonight is the night Animal Planet begins airing their program on Petland pet stores and their connection to unethical and inhumane puppy mills.

Make sure you tune in or TIVO!
The ACC's mission is to protect the Coton de Tulear by educating the public on ethical breeding and exposing abuse and exploitation.
Keep in mind as you're viewing this program that the Coton is a "rare breed". If they do not remain a "rare breed" and become recognized by the AKC you WILL see many many more Cotons living under the brutal conditions of puppy mills because more and more people will profit from their breeding the Coton.
Please help us keep the Coton de Tulear safe from puppy mills, Petland and pet stores.

Animal Planet's program on Petland and Puppy Mills

Banderas Syndrome DNA Marker for the Coton

Good news! They have located the DNA marker in Coton for Banderas Syndrome. More information will be coming soon. Please read below:

It has taken a while, but if you keep walking you get there eventually. We have found the mutation responsible for Bandera’s syndrome in Coton de Tulears. It is quite an interesting gene that explains a lot about why we see the signs we do in the Bandera’s pups. We will be offering a DNA test for the mutation shortly so breeders can identify carriers of the trait and avoid any Bandera’s pups in the future. My colleague, Dr. Gary Johnson, is the one who does the real work on these studies and he will be getting in contact with you to let you know the details about testing.

Dennis O'Brien DVM PhD
Professor of Neurology
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri

Natura dog food brands bought by Proctor and Gamble

Bad news for premium dog foods, Natura has been bought out by P&G which means the quality will tank and will go down in quality and probably will no longer be a recommended dog food. Natura makes these following dog foods:
Innova
Healthwise
Evo
California Naturals
Karma
Mother Nature
Watch very closely for the ingredients to change and if it does, please do not buy and feed to your beloved dogs.
Natura bought by P&G

Puppy Coton Blossoms

These Springtime beauties are from Cotton Blossom Cotons. Miss Jade has outdone herself with these gorgeous girls. The boys are gonna love them, look out!
www.cottonblossomcotons.com

New California Vaccination Law

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CALIFORNIA--Medical Exemption Bill AB 2000 ACTION ALERT!

California Assembly Member Curt Hagman has filed a bill which will insert a Medical Exemption Clause into California's Rabies Law. Assembly Bill AB200 http://www.leginfo.%20ca.gov./pub/%2009-10/bill/%20asm/ab_1951-%202000/ab_2000_%20bill_20100217_%20introduced.%20html

"This bill would exempt from the vaccination requirement the owner of a dog that a licensed veterinarian determines, on an annual basis, may have a potentially lethal reaction to the vaccination."

The bill has gone to the Agriculture Committee, concerned pet owners should call the Committee Secretary (Mona Wood) at 916-319-2084 and/or contact the Committee members at the phone numbers or e-mail addresses below and leave a message for the Committee that you want them to recommend passage of this bill. Feline owners should request that cats be included as well.

Cathleen Galgiani - Chair
Dem-17 (916) 319-2017 Assemblymember.Galgiani@assembly.ca.gov

Tom Berryhill - Vice Chair
Rep-25 (916) 319-2025 Assemblymember.Berryhill@assembly.ca.gov

Connie Conway
Rep-34 (916) 319-2034 Assemblymember.Conway@assembly.ca.gov

Jean Fuller
Rep-32 (916) 319-2032 Assemblymember.Fuller@assembly.ca.gov

Jerry Hill
Dem-19 (916) 319-2019 Assemblymember.Hill@assembly.ca.gov

Fiona Ma
Dem-12 (916) 319-2012 Assemblymember.Ma@assembly.ca.gov

Tony Mendoza
Dem-56 (916) 319-2056 Assemblymember.Mendoza@assembly.ca.gov

Mariko Yamada
Dem-8 (916) 319-2008 Assemblymember.Yamada@assembly.ca.gov

New Warning on Flea/Tick products!

New warning on topical flea/tick products! Please Read!
Link:
Flea/Tick product warning!

Saved from the brink of euthanasia

We don't know if this is a Coton or Coton mix but there seems to be a Bichon type dog in this sweet little baby. Please watch this link and feel your heart swell and your tears begin to flow as you see someone give this sweet dog a 2nd chance at life. All she wanted was a hug and a new hair do.

One hour before death and SAVED!

MC writes her book-the latest Coton de Tulear Best Seller

Mon Cherie aka MC our world famous Coton de Tulear tourist has written her first book, sure to be on the NY Times best seller list. MC has been around the world and has had many fun times, seen some wonderful places and met some fabulous people.

For more information and to order the book please click on the below link:

MC's Book Website

Coton de Tulear on Animal Planet

Animal Planet's "Dogs 101" would like to feature the Coton de Tulear in an upcoming season and they need a unique "storyline" to include in their program. They're looking for a human interest story abou the breed that goes beyond the show dogs, therapy dogs or breeder stories. The "story" needs to be interesting and visually appealing. Please check out this link:

Dogs 101 interested in the Coton de Tulear

Please share this information with friends, post of Facebook or your Blog, Twitter or any other social network you belong to.

It would be great responsible exposure for our breed and a unique opportunity!

Thanks

Coton de Tulear in Dog World Magazine

Very Cool, the Coton is featured in the March issue of Dog World magazine. Check out the nice but brief article on our favorite breed!

ACC on Youtube

The American Coton Club has a new Youtube channel where you can post all your Coton de Tulear videos. Please check out all the Coton fun:
ACC Youtube Channel

Cotton Blossom Puppies

Here are some angels from Connie at Cotton Blossom Cotons. The newborns at 4 days old, a girl and boy. Gorgeous pigment all ready coming in. And then we have the happy smiling Lulu.

Reponse from the HSUS

We received this letter from the HSUS after posting information about legislation about puppy mills in Arizona. We appreciate their response for our efforts!

From: Beau Archer [mailto:barcher@humanesociety.org]

Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:00 PM

To:mailto:acc@cotondogs.com

Subject: Thank you from The HSUS puppy mills campaign

Dear Mr Hiskes,

I am writing to thank you for posting the update about the Petland lawsuit on your Blog last week, and especially to thank you for your support of our efforts to combat puppy mills and also for being a humane breeder!

The HSUS wholeheartedly supports responsible dog breeders, we publish several guides for the public to help them find and identify a good dog breeder, including our Puppy Buyer’s Guide and our Good Breeder Checklist. These are available for free on our website or by mail. You can see the Puppy Buyer’s Guide at http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/puppy_mills/tips/finding_good_dog_breeder.html%20and%20download%20our%20Good%20Breeder%20Checklist%20at%20http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/pets/puppy_mills/how_find_good_dog_breeder.pdf
The more good breeders that start coming forward to say “I am against puppy mills,” and say it loudly and proudly, we have an even greater chance at helping the animals in the facilities providing substandard care!

If you would like to know more about our work with breeders, please do not hesitate to contact me. We would be delighted to stay in touch with you!

Sincerely,

Beau

Beau Archer

Outreach Coordinator, Puppy Mills Campaign

barcher@humanesociety.org

t 301.258.3150 f 301.721.6414

The Humane Society of the United States

2100 L Street NW Washington, DC 20037

humanesociety.org/puppymills

Happy Valentines Day from Renaissance Cotons

Lawsuit against Petland Proceeds in Arizona

Lawsuit against Petland-Please read

Good news for the fight against puppymills and petstores!

ACC says NO AKC!

Before you consider the purchase of a "Coton" puppy for $600, $800, $1200, or even $1800 or more from a pet store, commercial kennel, a large scale breeder, or a broker who offers you a puppy "imported from Eastern Europe with championship bloodlines", read the following very important messages from http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/ and http://www.stoppuppymills.org/

For further links and information visit the UCARE (United Coton de Tulear Association for Rescue and Education) web site at http://www.cotonrescue.us/and talk to the people who see firsthand the condition and care of Cotons and other breeds in the puppymills. These puppymills, also called "large volume breeders", are the source of pet store dogs. The dogs are shipped across the country in large trucks stacked to the ceiling with crates containing puppies. Sometimes these puppies are torn away from their mothers before they are weaned. The puppies that survive are cleaned up to make them presentable in the pet stores.
You can make a difference! The puppymills feed the pet stores. No reputable breeder ever places puppies in a pet store to be sold to someone they haven't carefully interviewed. If the pet stores in your home town sell puppies, kittens and other live animals, don't shop at that pet store and let the owner know why. Write to your local newspaper, find other concerned people through your local humane society, picket the pet store and find other ways to let them know their business will improve if they stop selling puppies. Join the growing number of pet lovers throughout the U.S. Counties like Santa Cruz and Santa Clara in California have convinced pet stores, including chains like Pet Smart, that it is not smart to sell puppies. If the pet stores stop selling puppies, the puppymillers will go out of business. Pet stores are their major outlet.

No AKC for Renaissance Coton de Tulear

Please read ACC breeder Lynn Baron's of Renaissance Cotons opinion on why the AKC would be bad for our beloved breed, she makes many very valuable points.
Here is the link:

Renaissance Cotons against the Coton being recognized by the AKC