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