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Cotons A rare and very unique breed-How are they different?? The biggest
difference between Cotons and any other breed are "intangible" in their
sociability, temperament, and interaction with people.
Because these qualities are by nature a matter of perception rather than
measurable criteria, the three of us debated whether or not to express our
opinion before discussing the matter with other breeders. After many meetings
and numerous phone and internet conversations, the consensus confirmed our
perceptions. In fact, temperament is the biggest difference (and incidentally
what makes them worth the considerable cost to acquire one). The best
description of the unique aspect of Coton temperament is where as human beings
can learn how to train, interpret, understand and manipulate another species ie
dogs, very well- Cotons know, understand and if you're not very very careful,
manipulate people, very well. This quality makes them unique from any other
breed of dog. It's the reason there three different households involved in
Angels Gift Kennel, a mother, daughter, and granddaughter; we feel that this
breed of dog NEEDS to have their own people. To keep Cotons in a kennel with
only other dogs to socialize with is inherently cruel and really contradictory
to their nature.
Cotons are also intelligent, intuitive happy little dogs of great charm. The
hardest part of training one is not to spoil it too much. So be warned they
don't demand you give them their little indulgences, but they are awfully
difficult to resist.
Cotons seem to have rather bizarre dietary preferences. They love fish,
strawberries, bananas, flowers, (only pink one's) almonds (unsalted but roasted
please) asparagus, and more. I think you get the point. Because this is a rare
breed, there aren't enough of them out there to have extensive dietary studies
made on them. There could be a genetic component involved. At least this is what
the three of us tell ourselves, the alternative being that we are all guilty of
what we warn our clients about spoiling the dog!
Cotons are sound. They are a long-lived and vigorous breed that so far, at least
doesn't suffer from the plethora of genetic diseases found in puregreds
everywhere.
They mature slowly. While they will retain their puppy like gaiety into old age
the nevertheless do mature at a slower pace than other breeds.
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