Photo courtesy of Chesterfield Coton de Tulear

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"This is our dog, Reno. She is a three-year-old Coton de Tulear and the joy of our home. Reno is the reason we decided to breed the Coton. Her friendly, calm and smart demeanor is unlike any dog we have ever owned. She is truly a big dog in a little dog body.

"Reno is content to lie on our lap or at our feet but the minute we mention the word "outside" she is eager to play. Reno LOVES to play Frisbee. So much so that we have to spell the word F-R-I-S-B-E-E or she will run in circles and dance on two feet until we get our jackets and shoes on to go and throw it for her.

"Another favorite pastime for Reno is riding on the lawnmower with my husband. She somehow knows when it's time to cut the grass and waits for him to start the mower. She eagerly jumps on and will ride with him the entire two hours it takes to cut our lawn. We call her "Captain Reno"" Photo courtesy of Cotons of Adam's Eden

"Reno is one of three Cotons that we own and is definitely the "Queen" of the dogs. She is a very kind leader but if one of the others gets out of line she lets them know. When her puppies are young she guards them well, allowing the others only a little sniff or two but she NEVER gets upset when one of her human family members or their friends pets and snuggles them.

"We have watched the Dog Whisperer on occasion and have found it very helpful in finding balance in our home with our dogs. I am the pack leader and all of our dogs have found their place in the pack. I continually strive toward consistency and a calm atmosphere in our home to maintain good, positive behavior in our dogs. It really works!" Photo courtesy of Cotons of Adam's Eden

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Photo courtesy of Chesterfield Coton de Tulear

Puppy, photo courtesy of Chesterfield Coton de Tulear

Ami, a female Coton de Tulear puppy

Furio, a male Coton de Tulear all groomed up

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Anya, a tricolor Coton de Tulear at 7 months old—"I have submitted photos of Anya at 12 weeks, 5 months and 7 months. You can really see how her colour has faded as she's gotten older (especially after she's had a haircut at 7 months). She's the perfect puppy and is very well behaved. She has a very sweet nature and was bred by a fantastic breeder! Anya and I have been going to puppy school since she was 10 weeks old. When she first came to me she was a little bit demanding and would bark at me when she wanted food, but very quickly she stopped because whenever she would bark at me I'd  turn my back on her and walk away. Now she hardly ever barks! We've recently been promoted to adult class and she's doing fantastic!"

Anya, a tricolor Coton de Tulear at 7 months old after a haircut

Anya, a tricolor Coton de Tulear at 5 months old

Anya, a tricolor Coton de Tulear at 5 months old

Anya, a tricolor Coton de Tulear puppy at 12 weeks old

Anya, a tricolor Coton de Tulear puppy at 12 weeks old

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