It's a Coton Kind of Life

30/08/2024

Sweet William, now known as Kodak, is the last of the double litters to be featured because we were waiting on these special photos to come back from the photographer. This is what his family wrote to honor him on his first birthday:

Kodak - - We fell in love with you when we saw you for the first-time last October. You have accomplished so much during your 1st year – had your 1st Christmas, 1st airplane trip to Key West to see the Ocean, graduated from three training classes, and 1st Day Care (trust me, mommy was as nervous as you). You are the sweetest boy in the world and the most handsome one in the neighbor (everyone adores you when they see you) 😊 You have given us so much comfort and happiness. All the worries are gone when I see your bright eyes or beautiful face! Continue to eat well, sleep well, and play well every day! We are so fortunate to have you in our lives. Love you so much!

25/08/2024

They each have their own , but Tempo insists on having ALL of them!

23/08/2024

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!

22/08/2024

Agnes became Lainey and she’s living her best life as a beach bum! Her dad writes:

Hi, well here is Lainey at one year. She is all a Coton is supposed to be and more! Thank you for the pre work on her giving me a challenge for maybe 5 months as she matured. We love her! Thanks again!

21/08/2024

We’re so glad our sweet boy Hank kept his name AND remained local! Here’s what his family had to say about him:

Hank has swagger. He doesn’t walk, he prances; he doesn’t jump, he leaps. He’s the most playful and loving dog we’ve ever had. Hank loves his toys and he fetches too (we had a Golden before who never fetched)! He is the heartbeat of our family. The joy he brings is boundless. 💕

21/08/2024

The last to go home was Sally, now known as Callie. Her people write:

Callie's first year has been full of fun, shenanigans and anxiety! She loves car rides and going to the bank on Friday with her dad to do payroll where she gets her own "bag of money" aka dog bones.
A beautiful, loving and adventurous little girl who likes to climb on the kitchen table when no one is looking and eats checks paid to her daddy's company written in large amounts! That's the new version of my dog ate my homework! She found a one-day old baby bunnies' nest and "stole" one and ran around the yard with it in her mouth playing keep away! Thank God we were able to get it back to its nest and it survived. All in all, Callie has been a joy and a great addition to our family. She is now AKC Canine Good Citizen certified. Callie is just loved by everyone she meets. Thank you, Jennifer, for being such an amazing Coton breeder. You are a special part of our family too.

19/08/2024

Duchess of Fitiavanna, aka Iris. Her family writes:

🎉 Happy 1st Birthday, Tia! 🎉

Tia, our pint-sized duchess who reigns supreme over the Aussies in our household. Though she may be small, Tia’s personality is larger than life!

Favorite Pastime: This little lady absolutely loves playing in the water (pools/tubs/irrigation/sprinklers), splashing around with pure joy.

Interests: Tia’s days are filled with birds, birds, butterflies and leaf chasing, exploring the property, soaking up belly rubs, and giving endless kisses to those she loves.

Tricks: Tia is a clever pup, while she’s still perfecting her moves, she delights us with her high five, low five, rollover, and perfect circles to the right and left.

Tia dreams of joining her Aussie brothers as a working dog. She’s already a great help, feeding our sheep and cows daily, and she has a knack for getting ahold of my gloves!

A perfect blend of posh elegance and rustic ranch glamour, Tia has stolen all our hearts. Thank you, Jennifer, for blessing us with this wonderful bundle of joy. Our love and adoration for Tia are beyond words. 💕

Here’s to many more fun-filled years with our darling Tia! Happy 1st Birthday!🎂🐾❤️

19/08/2024

Rounding out the celebration of Dottie’s first litter is DJ, now known as Gus! His family writes:

He loves to sit on the back of the couch and play in the hose. He loves to cuddle and of course loves attention!

18/08/2024

Disco was such a perfect name for this puppy so we were delighted when the family decided to keep it! Here’s an update tgey sent about their beloved family member:

Disco is enjoying life in central PA with our family of four kids - he is a guy who knows and LOVES his people:) One of our daughters likes to set up little obstacle courses that he runs and jumps his way through, and he also likes to be the lifeguard of our pool! Our girls have been teaching him how to swim from one side to the other - one day he was running and took a misstep and fell in, and knew to swim to the shallow side on his own so he could get out! This week, he is enjoying his first trip to the beach - he has loved having all his people (including grandparents!) around to spoil him and enjoyed romping in the sand with his kids!

18/08/2024

Happy 1st birthday to Callie x Jasper’s Johnny Flynn litter. This was the first time we had a double litter, providing us with some wonderful experiences! April, Iris, Sweet William, Hank, Agnes, and Sally will all have their own features next week!

17/08/2024

Boogie was a rough and tumble with a heart of gold tri-color pup. His family writes:

Wynnstan (aka Boogie) is the most handsome fella and a handful to keep up with. If he gets quiet and you don’t see him no telling where he is or what he is in to. If he doesn’t come to Wynnstan, holler loud for “Boogie” and he usually shows up under your feet with those big eyes asking “Hey! Do I see something there in your hand?” He has light blonde ears with silver tips that I believe his Mom gave him. Thank you so much for making this little man a part of our lives!!

16/08/2024

Our sweet Tempo! We loved him dearly from the beginning and thought he’d make a wonderful companion for a family up north. Things didn’t work out the way we hoped and he made his way back to us. He’s our lovable clown, mischievous teenager, and the best puppy nanny we could have hoped for!

15/08/2024

Happy 1st birthday to Dottie’s first litter, all named for music terms! DJ, Boogie, Disco and Tempo will all have their own features over the next few days!

14/08/2024

We go to great lengths to give our dogs everything we can to keep them healthy: regular vet appointments, high quality food, vaccines, etc…and we brush their teeth regularly. Here’s an informative article explaining the importance of routine dental care.

"We have never gotten over the loss. Our vet was traumatized as well."

10/08/2024

Rounding out our Nashville Legends litter is Minnie Pearl! Her family writes:

She is a very lovable little girl. She loves to cuddle, lay next to you or on you! She loves to be be petted all the time! If we stop, she hits you with a paw to remind you to pet her! She watches TV with us!
She loves to play with her many toys everyday.
Everyone who meets her, loves her. She loves to go on walks. She is especially attached to her dad! She is almost attached to him every dayShe listens to us extremely well when we talk to her. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect fit with our family! Thank you Jennifer for our wonderful little Minnie Pearl!

09/08/2024

Dolly, from the Nashville Legends litter, is a beautiful Tall. Her family writes:

Our sweet Dolly is like having our own menagerie. When excited she sounds like a monkey, she runs through our yard like a racehorse, she leaps through the brush like a giselle, hops through the grass like a bunny, Just the other day a little boy noticed her walking on her hind legs and asked if she was a bear! One thing is for sure- she’s all heart- full of smiles and lots of kisses - we love her more than we ever knew possible!!

The pics show:
Loves to have her hair put up (so she can see)
Loves to sneak a lick of her big sister Bunbun
Loves to stand on the stump to wait for her neighbor friends to play through the fence
Happy to lounge and watch the rain in her favorite chair
Puts herself to bed
Likes to push the door open to let herself back in but sits quietly in the doorway to watch the squirrels and chipmunks

08/08/2024

Dottie, from the Nashville Legends litter, is named after the great Dottie West. She was my keeper puppy and has already produced 2 litters of her own for a total of 10 puppies. In her spare time, she loves to dance with FR, lounge on my lap, and run circles around Tempo!

07/08/2024

The only boy in the Nashville Legends litter, Merle impressed us with his calm, laid back temperament. He found the perfect home in WV and this is what they have to say about him:

At 3 years old MRL likes to eat at restaurants where he is always welcomed and gets special treats. He loves a good play session but also enjoys a good nap with his special toy friends. MRL likes his water dish filled to the top and he will sit next to it letting us know that three quarters full is not enough. He makes us laugh every day and loves us as fiercely as we love him. ~ S&J

06/08/2024

Happy 3rd birthday to Guthrie (Happy Creek Cotons) and Callie’s Nashville Legends litter! Dolly, Dottie, Merle, and Minnie will each have their own feature over the next few days.

01/08/2024

We love training with ! Just finished their Puppy Manners and Positive Play class with Picardy. Added bonus was taking a class with Dunkin, one of Pic’s brothers!

23/07/2024

My very talented niece, , designed our new logo! She did a great job showcasing the personality of our breed and our home, Music City USA! Hit her up for all your design needs! Thanks Abby!

22/07/2024

Sweet Caroline (Callie) has retired! She has had 5 litters, producing a total of 23 puppies including one tall. My keeper, Dottie, is a pup from her first litter and she just whelped her 2nd litter. I have chosen a pup from Dottie’s 2nd litter in the hopes she will carry on Callie’s lines in a couple of years!She will be pampered and loved during her well-earned retirement!

20/07/2024

Can I come out now…are those pesky puppies gone?

19/07/2024

So glad this mischievous boy is staying local! Peter (Rocky)…the house is quieter with you gone and we sure do miss you!

17/07/2024

Scenes from our puppies’ lives in their new homes!

14/07/2024

Our sweet Figgy left for his new home today and boy, are we going to miss him! Sayge…stay sweet and charming! We can’t wait to hear about your new adventures!

12/07/2024

First puppy manners class for Picardy. Practicing friendly, appropriate interactions with other puppies and attention to her name.