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Need tips for finding a groomer for Coton de Tulear puppy cut or teddy bear cut 
I live in Georgetown,Tx. I have a new Coton in our family. Emmy is 8 months old. I want her cut in a puppy/teddy bear cut. Her first trim was perfect. …

Question about matting for 7 month old Coton de Tulear 
Hi! I have a 7 month old Coton and have been seeing more and more lumpy sort of (I am guessing) matted hair under his longer hair. I am assuming this is …

Will her hair grow back after a puppy cut for Summer? 
Will her hair grow back after a puppy cut for Summer?

Miscommunication with my Groomer  
My sweet Henry , a gorgeous Coton, just turned 6 years old this month. I told my groomer that I wanted a short cut all around and just trim , shape the …

Top knot or trimmed? 
The hair above the eyes, do you tie it up, keep it short or leave it long? If you tie it up, what is the reason and do they mind?

Grooming powder 
I've read that grooming powder is good for working mats out. Any product recommendations? I have all manner of cleaners conditioning stuff tools everything …

Will my Coton's coat grow back if she gets a puppy cut? 
My coton dogs hair is Long. It Never has been cut. If she is given a puppy cut would her hair grow long again? She is three years old. Thank you

stains 
My 2 yr old female coton has one tear stain and tea colored fur around her mouth. I only use bottled water. The natural wipes for tear stains didn't work. …

Mousse for Cotons?? 
I have 2 precious five-month-old Cotons that I'm grooming myself. Does anyone use some sort of Mousse to lift the hair on the top of their head to keep …

Puppy Cut Question for a Coton 
My first 2 dogs were a Westie and a Cairin Terrier. Their coats were so that I could have groomer do a VERY short puppy cut - almost a shave on the body …

Re: Adult coat from puppy coat 
I have recently bought a 5 month old Coton from a showing breeder. I groom her every day and would like to know when she gets her adult coat will she be …

Taking Cotons to a Groomer 
Are there any sites where I can get diagram for my groomer on how to do a summer cut and a regular cut on my Coton Bill?

Shaving your Coton de Tulear 
The groomer called and said my cotons hair had several mats close to the skin and was afraid of hurting him, and that he had to be Shaved. OMG I feel …

Age for Grooming 
At what age can my coton get his first haircut?

Tulia in her K9 Top Coat 
I have found this site so helpful in answering my questions on this rather rare breed. I live in Bermuda and have had so many problems with burrs, needles, …

Is it normal for Cotons to shed? 
Hi! I have an 8 month old Coton. She has been shedding a lot. I find her hair on everything. When I brush her, I'm covered in hair. I have an appointment …

4 month old female coton seems to losing her hair? 
She was super fuzzy when we brought her and her brother home 2 months ago. He is fuzzier than ever but her hair is thin now. Her belly is pink skin with …

Groomer cut my dog's eyeleashes 
The groomer accidentally cut my puppy's eyelashes. Will they grow back? I am very upset.

Matting of the fur? 
My husband and I have recently inherited an 11 year old Coton, Isabelle Key to my Heart. That is her full name, but we normally call her Isabelle, but …

how often can we trim coton ? 
hi my pup coton is 6 months old and we live in place where natural climate temperature is bween 28-42 degrees centigrade. would like to know how often …

Where to put self grooming funds?  
We are about to get a Coton in two weeks:) We are first time owners with a 9 year old daughter. We homeschool and are pretty busy. We'd like to try to …

Dirty paws 
Thalia's paws have become really dirty. She dug in the mud several times but now that the grass has finally taken over, she is not digging any more. …

Can a haircut ruin a Coton's coat? 
I have a pair of Coton puppies nearly a year old. At about 6 months we realized wearing a harness had made a mess of their hair. They did not get terribly …

Brand of scissors for trimming feet? 
Can anyone give advice on what a good pair of scissors are for trimming a Cotons feet? I have looked at showdog.com but really don't know one from another. …

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Puppy eye 'Fan' hair 
My Bijou is 12 weeks and the 'facial fan' hair has completely covered his eyes. About how old are they when it becomes long enough that it falls down the …

Love the baby to bits 
Sky is 8 months and full of beans. She loves to jump into our arms when we return at the end of the day. She plays with three whippets who love her so …

red staining around anus 
My Coton has very red staining around her anus. It is similar to the staining of her fur around her mouth and urethra. What can I do? Is it red yeast …

Needs good hair cut 
I have a coton de tular she is the sweetest thing ever but her soft hair gets knotted so easily especially when it's short what type of hair cut should …

My Mom decided to go back to shorter cut and we are ever so sorry! Help! 
My mom has a beautiful Coton. He is just over 5 years old. He had such silky, long, flowing hair. It was just a sight to see and feel!!! However, Mom decided …

Having a terrible time keeping the matts out of my Coton? Any suggestions. 
After a bath or at the groomers the matting is much worse. I try to brush every 2nd day. Does anyone know of a real good dematting conditioner I can …

Changing to adult coat too early?  
Hi, my coton is turning 6 months in two days, and today when I was grooming him I noticed that he is shedding a lot of hair. I also found small clumps …

how to replenish thin coat 
My coton, Spaghetti, is a rescue. We only just found out that she is a coton. The shelter thought papillon mix? But after looking at pictures and doing …

The groomer accidently cut off my cotons eye lashes.  
She trimmed his hair and took off the lashes on top. He still has the long lashes on the side of his eyes. How long will it take to grow back

Messy whiskers 
I take Jasmine to the groomers every 3 months for a puppy cut and the works. In between, she gets a bath every week. My question is: How do you get …

Loss of tail hair 
My 11 year old Coton has been loosing hair from her tail but you see no hair laying around. Is that normal at her age as she has become extremely picky …

Keeping paws and muzzle clean 
Hi, we just got a Coton two weeks ago. She's very curious and every time we bring her home from walks her muzzle and paws get very dirty. I have tried …

Hair around the eyes 
Do we have to cut the hair around our dog's eyes? Our Capi has very long hair and it covers his eyes. It looks like he can't see properly. Thank you for …

Dryer Recommendations 
Can you give me some recommendations on a stand up dryer? Thanks

How often should we bathe 4 mo old? 
Please advice how often to bathe Bounty, 4 months old when we feel bad smell? Now and later when he is older. Thx

Face Hair Gone 
My relative decided this morning to cut my dog's hair completely around her muzzle and cut the longer hair all off of her ears. My cotton has a puppy cut, …

COAT 
Good day, I have a coton, a boy 3 years old. I would like to ask you why on the summer months his coat is brown and the winters months his coat is white? …

When to maintain the puppy cut? 
Our coton is just around 12 weeks now, and his coat is already getting a bit longer than we imagine it to be. We already know that we want him to have …

Goodbye puppycoat...here comes the adult coat! 
Hello fellow Coton lovers! As you might have read in my first topic (Dinky has saved my life), I am the more than proud mom of Dinky. Dinky is 9 months …

First haircut 
I brush my 12 week old Coton every day to keep on top of matting. My question is, how old does she need to be to cut her hair? I also have a Shih Tzu and …

Pee Stains 
Hi everyone, I have a sweet little 5 month old named Biscuit. The problem I seem to be having constantly with her (besides keeping her little paws ever …

Fly away coat 
Live in Az and it's always dry. Every time I comb or touch him his hair flys all over. Lots of static electricity. Any ideas to help with this? Thanks, …

Whiskers 
Does anyone have a clue how to keep whiskers neat? After a bath I blow Jasmine dry but she does not want the dryer anywhere near her face. I have a little …

How to Maintain my Coton De Tulear away from Cotton Balls? 
I have a fluffy and healthy CDT, however maintaining his hair is quiet challenging. Cotton balls usually pop out after his shower session, eventhough I …

first hair cut 
Can anyone tell me how old they should be about when they have their first hair cut. Thank you

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Keeping those white paws white! 
Does anyone out there have a solution to keep their Cotons little paws white? I have Logan groomed every 4-6 weeks but those paws seem to turn gray the …

need a smooth collar so he doesn't mat 
Any ideas on a collar for a long haired coton? I need to keep a collar on him but he mats around the neck. I brush him every day. I use a detangle spray …

Grooming Jasmine and what happens @ 6 months. 
I have taken her to a groomer and she looked really nice. I bathe her every week using puppy shampoo and conditioner. And blow her dry. How do I get …

Stained hair around eyes and mouth 
Hi, we need some help! Our coton is 2 1/2 years old while we lived in Las Vegas her hair was perfect but we moved to Puerto Rico a few months ago and her …

how long does it take for an adult dogs hair to grow an inch 
she is 2 years old and has hair cut really short.

What is the correct haircut for my male Coton.  
My groomer trimmed my Coton like a schnauzer ! I hate it.

Need advice about a 'Coton' hair cut 
Ollie is 1 and half years old and he has that wonderful full Coton mop like hair. We love it, it adds to his character and his personality. We want to …

help with grooming my puppy's front hair 
hello i just got a Coton, from my mom who was not caring for her, She was living with other family that was mistreating her, and she was greatly matted. …

Matted fur 
I have been sick and got behind on brushing Bill. He isn't badly matted but has quite a few. He needs a trip to the groomer but can't go yet has been …

Winter Grooming 
We had Bill groomed in a summer cut when the weather got warm. I love it but I also like his hair longer. It is just the extra brushing I don't like. …

Coton Brushing 
What kind of brush should I use on my coton?

FLEA PROTECTION 
I have always used Frontline Plus in controlling fleas and had success. Now both my dogs have fleas. They are given it as usual, have not been anywhere …

Does your Coton like to be brushed? 
Della will not hold still for more than 4 minutes at a time for brushing. I read online this is supposed to be a great bonding time between owner and …

Tips for Coton de Tulear coat problems or coat changes 
Never in my life have I read so many books about dogs & grooming like I do now. My Cotons are 6 months apart - a boy - Gio & a girl - Natasha. They look …

What is a good coton de tulear shampoo ? 
What are the best shampoos for Cotons. And do you use a cream rinse after shampooing?

Searching for a compassionate groomer for our Georgie! 
Hello fellow Coton lovers! Real quick--I am actively looking for an experienced, compassionate groomer for our almost 2yr old Coton. We live in Westport, …

First Haircut for Coton de Tulear 
For those who like to keep their Cotons in a puppy cut, at what age did you begin this? We've given our pup a trim around his eyes to aid his vision, and …

Groomer Recommendations in the Miami, Fl area 
Can any Coton owners in the Miami, Fl area recommend groomers? I have a 15-week-old Coton that I would like to maintain in a puppy cut. Thank you!

How often can I bathe dog if I put oil in tub? 
(1) I want to shower/bathe my dog as often as I possibly can, say, every other day, if not everyday. Is it possible to do it if I apply remedial treatments …

How do you blow dry your Coton de Tulear? 
Hello again, All is great until Connie needs drying. Whilst she is a puppy she can air dry but we need advice on blow drying. A domestic hair dryer …

How do I keep my Coton de Tulear's muzzle clean? 
I have a question on how to keep my dog's muzzle clean. She has a drippy eye which I try to clean everyday but the drips end up making her muzzle stink. …

How do you keep the muzzle and face hair out of puppy's eyes. 
My five month old puppy has beautiful dark eyes, but they are permanently hidden behind her face hair. Any suggestions?

Need help with Coton grooming 
I have a 4 month old Coton puppy,and in the last few days when brushing, his hair falls out more than usual. What I'm trying to ask is, do Coton De Tulear …

Coton de Tulear Tear Stains and Coat Stains 
My puppy is 5 months old. When should I take him to trim his hair? Also, I have been using this product (angel eyes) for almost 1.5 months. The dark …

Coton de Tulear haircuts 
I'm a groomer and I have a regular customer with a Coton de tulear and we are both unsure of what type of cutting, if any, is standard. I shaved the …

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How do I keep Coton de Tulear hair white? 
How do I keep my Coton de Tulear's hair white - especially around her mouth and eyes?

Brushing coton de tulear 
How often should I brush the hair and what is the best comb i could use?

Do you use chemical control for fleas and ticks? 
Tuffy is three years old and I have been using flea,tick and heartworm preventives as prescribed by my Vet applied every month all year long. Tuffy …

Help - My Coton de Tulear Ziggy doesn't like water 
I have a Coton de Tulear who is a year old. Since the beginning he hasn't liked getting a bath; he doesn't like the water. If I mention the word water …

Coton de Tulear Shedding 
I know this breed doesn't shed, however, Jasmine leaves what I call fur balls all over the house? I brush her and she gets groomed but I still find fur …

Should I have the hair around the dogs anus cut short? Poop gets caught and is difficult to get out 
I have two new Cotons.  8 weeks old.  When the littlest goes potty sometimes, the poop gets stuck on his hair and is difficult to get off.  Need some advice …

Coton de Tulear Bath question 
Please, I really need to ask the experienced Coton de Tulear owners, how frequently I should bathe Sophie. The climate here is hot and at the moment very …

Help! My dog gets very bad after grooming  
Every time I get my dog groomed, she gets anxiety, itching, and bites herself and panting. I have to pay $200 for steroids every time. What can I do? I've …

What home products to use to clean the inside of the dogs ears? 
I was watching "Dr.OZ" on TV and he was showing products at home to use. One demonstration was a drop of baby oil in the ear to float the wax out (on a …

I need advice about burrs -Tuffy get a home grooming 
I need advice, we will be visiting my sister and her yard is full of weeds, stickers and burrs. Last time we visited Tuffy had burrs the size of rice in …

Is anyone (self) grooming their Coton de Tulear? 
After too many unhappy professional grooming incidents, poor Tuffy needed a break. I got a grooming kit as a gift, watched the dvd a half dozen times, …

Shampoo recommendations please for a Coton de Tulear 
Hi, can anyone recommend a good shampoo for Coton de Tulear dogs?

How often does a Coton need grooming and is it expensive? 
I fell in love with my friend's Coton de Tulear and have been thinking of getting one. My only concern is if I'll be able to take care of the grooming …

Coton matting issues 
My Coton de Tulear is 9 months old. He has quite a few mats on his hair right now. The groomer wants to shave him down. Is that a good idea for a Coton? …

Butt fur trouble.., 
Does anyone else have trouble with poop pieces getting stuck on their cotons butt and leg fur? He is still a puppy and we would love to keep him long haired …

Need help with curly Coton coat 
I thought his hair would be straight, mine has a curly coat. Why? How do I make his coat straight?

Can Coton still have puppy coat at 19 months? Not rated yet
My 19 month old mink Coton seems to still have her puppy coat. She doesn't shed any more than she always has, and I have no issues with mats. Has anyone …

I dematted my cotons back and now the hair is really short and wiry  Not rated yet
I was brushing my dog with a normal brush when I came to his back which was looking pretty rough so I tried a dematter but I got a little carried away …

4 blade or comb for diy grooming? Not rated yet
We adore our doggy😊. I have always cut her hair with scissors but it is time consuming. I bought a clipper set today but the combs don’t seem to work …

How to brush the coton's coat to keep thst distinct cotton look Not rated yet
The first groom my coton had they cut the hair around the eyes and it has never grown back properly as it should. How can I keep that distinct t Coton …

puppy's first bath Not rated yet
Any suggestions on my puppy's bath? He had one with the breeder, and was totally not happy, and wiggly.

Solution for dingy gray paws Not rated yet
My girl Jazz suffered from dingy gray paws for 3 months. I did not want to use a brightening shampoo. The solution came when we evacuated to a hotel during …