The Coton de Tulear Breeders of Excellence are guided by the principles of marvelous temperament, vigorous health, sound structure and physical traits, when evaluating potential parents for breeding suitability. We are committed to performing the appropriate health tests for each of our adult Cotons, based upon careful study of Coton de Tulear ancestors in their bloodlines. This knowledge has been garnered from many years of breeding experience, observation, and ongoing research. Our goal is to produce a healthy, happy, beautiful quality Coton puppy.
Following only club mandated testing requirements gives breeders a false sense of security. Although some organizations require their breeders to do health tests X,Y and Z, this does not ensure that those breeders are performing the proper tests to keep their personal breeding programs healthy and on track.
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Long Term Health Risks and Benefits
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Dr Jean Dodd's Canine Vaccination Protocol-2017
https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org
Rabies Challenge Fund
http://www.rabieschallengefund.org/
Dog Aging Project
http://dogagingproject.com/
Canine Health Bytes (free webinar series)
https://www.vetvine.com/article/132/2017-canine-health-bytes
Veterinary Oral Health Council
http://www.vohc.org/
Epigenetics: Your Dog's Genes Are Not His Destiny
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/dog-epigenetics/
Why DNA Tests Won't Make Dogs Healthier by Carol Beauchat PhD
https://www.instituteofcaninebiology.org/blog/why-dna-tests-wont-make-dogs-healthier
Designer Genes - Genetic Managment or Misery by Catherine McMillan
http://www.katewerk.com/designergenes1.pdf
Designer Genes - Beauty vs. Health by Catherine McMillan
http://www.katewerk.com/designergenes2.pdf
The Ten Most Important Things to Know about Canine Hip Dysplasia by Carol Beauchat PhD
https://www.instituteofcaninebiology.org/blog/the-10-most-important-things-to-know-about-canine-hip-dysplasia
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