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It's a Coton Kind of Life Home of Hafaliana Cotons, Code of Ethics Breeder with the Malagasy Coton Preservation Club.

And just like that, they’re 2 weeks old and have opened their eyes!
21/12/2024

And just like that, they’re 2 weeks old and have opened their eyes!

Linda…Day 12Look at those eyes!
19/12/2024

Linda…Day 12
Look at those eyes!

Day 11…full bellies and not a care in the world!
17/12/2024

Day 11…full bellies and not a care in the world!

We love this period and it’s especially enjoyable during this special time of year…lots of snuggles amid the candles and...
16/12/2024

We love this period and it’s especially enjoyable during this special time of year…lots of snuggles amid the candles and lights with Christmas music by the great folk singers of the 60’s playing in the background.

14/12/2024

Day 8

These two closeups of Linda’s face were taken at birth and day 6. Here you can see the progression of black pigment as ...
13/12/2024

These two closeups of Linda’s face were taken at birth and day 6. Here you can see the progression of black pigment as her nose, lips, and eye rims become black giving her the lively appearance of the Coton de Tulear as stated in the breed standard.

12/12/2024

The puppies are starting to become more active and they’re also allowing Dottie to get a few short breaks. Joan really likes the heating pad, even if that means she’s by herself!

This sweet girl is doing a great job! She rarely leaves the whelping box and is very attentive to the puppies. The pup...
11/12/2024

This sweet girl is doing a great job! She rarely leaves the whelping box and is very attentive to the puppies. The pups are thriving, now weighing between 8.8-9.7 oz!

10/12/2024

The puppies are 3 days old and have not been stressed by a hard delivery, difficulties nursing, etc, so we started Early Neurological Stimulation tonight. Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) involves applying gentle stressors to a very young pup for short periods of time. It is thought to improve their stress responses later in life. The stressors—which include removing puppies from their litters for short periods, very briefly exposing them to cool temperatures, holding them in different positions, and gently touching parts of their bodies—are applied for a few seconds, once a day, from days 3-16.

Arlo, Linda, Carole, Joan and Leo.
09/12/2024

Arlo, Linda, Carole, Joan and Leo.

Hafaliana Cotons is proud to welcome our newest litter, born yesterday afternoon. 3 girls and 2 boys. In keeping with ...
08/12/2024

Hafaliana Cotons is proud to welcome our newest litter, born yesterday afternoon. 3 girls and 2 boys. In keeping with our music-themed litters, please welcome the Great Folk Singers of the 60’s: Joan (Baez), Carole (King), Linda (Ronstadt), Arlo (Guthrie), and Leonard (Cohen). Disclaimer: These pups are all spoken for. We are NOT trying to sell puppies on Instagram or Facebook.

Happy 2nd birthday to Callie’s Great Composers litter!
06/12/2024

Happy 2nd birthday to Callie’s Great Composers litter!

We’re all decorated for the holidays and anxiously awaiting Dottie’s puppies. Top row, l-r: Dottie and her pup Picardy...
04/12/2024

We’re all decorated for the holidays and anxiously awaiting Dottie’s puppies.

Top row, l-r: Dottie and her pup Picardy
Bottom row, l-r: Daisy and Dottie’s pup Tempo

Coming later this week…
03/12/2024

Coming later this week…

12/11/2024

Yesterday’s ultrasound revealed squirmy puppies. Dottie is due the first week of December!

Two of my favorite photos of JoJo’s singleton who turns 5 today! Happy birthday Tupelo/Kassie!
04/11/2024

Two of my favorite photos of JoJo’s singleton who turns 5 today! Happy birthday Tupelo/Kassie!

Dottie was bred to Xceptional Coton’s Tex earlier this week. Crossing our fingers for December puppies!
09/10/2024

Dottie was bred to Xceptional Coton’s Tex earlier this week. Crossing our fingers for December puppies!

Our sweet girl just graduated from Basic Manners today! Thanks to my very special trainer-in-training, Picardy has a ni...
14/09/2024

Our sweet girl just graduated from Basic Manners today! Thanks to my very special trainer-in-training, Picardy has a nice extended stay and sit, walks politely on a leash, knows how to do puppy push-ups, and knows how to “drop” or “leave it”. Next up…Canine Good Citizen!

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Day 8

The puppies are starting to become more active and they’re also allowing Dottie to get a few short breaks. Joan really likes the heating pad, even if that means she’s by herself!

ENS, Day 1
ENS, Day 1

The puppies are 3 days old and have not been stressed by a hard delivery, difficulties nursing, etc, so we started Early Neurological Stimulation tonight. Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) involves applying gentle stressors to a very young pup for short periods of time. It is thought to improve their stress responses later in life. The stressors—which include removing puppies from their litters for short periods, very briefly exposing them to cool temperatures, holding them in different positions, and gently touching parts of their bodies—are applied for a few seconds, once a day, from days 3-16.

When you’re trying to master a new skill (automatic sit beside you inside of in front of you), but your butt just won’t stay still!

Training serves so many purposes…helps to make your puppy/dog feel secure because they learn what kind of behaviors are desired/expected, provides mental stimulation, and is a great opportunity to have fun and bond with your companion! Pick a trainer who loves working with animals, uses only positive reinforcement, understands the psychology behind dog behaviors, and is willing to share their knowledge so you can do the work at home. If you’re local, there’s no one better than the team at @dogsandkattraining. I’ve been taking classes with them for almost 9 years and I learn something new every time I go! #malagasycoton #mcpcbreeder #malagasycotonpreservationclub #bestdogever #positivereinforcementtraining

April, now known as Meli, is a city gal! Her family writes: Meli is doing great. This Friday she finished a 3 week agility course and she picked up on all the skills really quickly, and just loved it. We will be continuing with Agility II classes in a couple of weeks. She also just spent an overnight with my cousin’s children and she was “a rockstar”. The youngest child unfortunately has a fear of canines after being attacked by a rabid fox, but by a few hours she was petting Meli, walking her, and giving her treats!

Best $20 bucks I’ve ever spent in a puppy toy! She plays with it for 45 minutes at a time, 2-3x/day!

Sound desensitization continues for the pups who are being picked up a little later. Today’s sound: tornado siren.

Mental Stimulation, Part 3
Mental Stimulation, Part 3

Part 3 We’ve been doing some scent work so they know exactly what to do!

Mental Stimulation, Part 2
Mental Stimulation, Part 2

Part 2 The pups are excited but are still politely manding!

Getting for Adventure, Part 1
Getting for Adventure, Part 1

Part 1 It’s ridiculously hot so we can’t take the pups outside and they need lots of mental stimulation at this age so we created a more advanced treat trail/sniffy adventure for them.

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