TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Dog Terms 3
- Chapter One: Understanding Coton de Tulears 1
- Facts About Coton de Tulears 2
- Summary of Coton de Tulears Facts 4
- Coton de Tulear Breed History 5
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Coton de Tulear 7
- Do You Need a License? 8
- Do Coton de Tulears Get Along with Other Pets? 9
- How Many Coton de Tulears Should You Keep? 9
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Coton de Tulear? 10
- Initial Costs 10
- Monthly Costs 15
- What are the Pros and Cons of Coton de Tulear? 17
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Coton de Tulears 19
- Where Can You Buy Coton de Tulears? 20
- Purchasing vs. Adopting a Rescue 22
- How to Choose a Reputable Coton de Tulear Breeder 25
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Coton de Tulear Puppy 28
- Puppy-Proofing Your Home 31
- Chapter Four: Caring for Coton de Tulears 35
- Before bringing your Coton de Tulear home 36
- Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Coton de Tulears 37
- Setting Up Your Puppy’s Area 40
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Coton de Tulear’s Nutritional Needs 43
- The Nutritional Needs of Coton de Tulear 44
- How to Select a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 45
- Tips for Feeding Your Coton de Tulear 48
- Dangerous Foods to Avoid 49
- Chapter Six: Training Your Coton de Tulear 51
- Socializing Your New Coton de Tulear Puppy 52
- Positive Reinforcement for Obedience Training 54
- Negative Consequences for Respect Training 55
- Crate Training – Housebreaking Your Puppy 57
- Teaching Tricks and Playing Games 59
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Coton de Tulear Properly 63
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 64
- Recommended Brands for Grooming Supplies 65
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Coton de Tulear 67
- Other Grooming Tasks 69
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Coton de Tulears 71
- Basic Dog Breeding Information 72
- Breeding Tips and Raising Puppies 74
- Chapter Nine: Showing Your Coton de Tulear 79
- Coton de Tulear Breed Standard 80
- Preparing Your Coton de Tulear for Show 84
- Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 87
- Common Health Problems Affecting Coton de Tulears 88
- Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 92
- Coton de Tulear Care Sheet 95
- 1.) Basic Coton de Tulear Information 96
- 2.) Habitat Requirements 97
- 3.) Nutritional Needs 98
- 4.) Breeding Information 99
- 5.) First Aid Kit 100
- Index 103
- References 109
- Photo Credits 111
