A Touch of Class Cotons

Kathryn M.

Breeder of Cotons de Tulear

Meet the breeder

I'm Kathryn M., the breeder behind A Touch of Class Cotons located in Canby, OR. We are a home-based, family breeder of exceptional Coton de Tulears. Our goal is to produce healthy, happy, and well-socialized companions that excel as family members, in the show ring, or as therapy assistants. We are avid members of the United States of America Coton de Tulear Club, the AKC, and are Code of Ethics breeders. We look forward to connecting with you!

Q. & A. with Kathryn

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our goal is to produce a great representation of the Coton de Tulear, preserve this rare breed, and continue improving the line with each generation. Our priority is to ensure the health, happiness, and well-being of all our dogs from birth until they leave with their forever family and beyond!

  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs and puppies are lovingly raised in our home as part of our family so that we can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours. Our passion is poured into every aspect of our breeding program. Our pups are bred for health and soundness and trained for versatility and cherished companionship. If you are looking for the perfect furry companion, look no further!

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Kathryn

Kathryn has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Connect with Kathryn to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Kathryn may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Kathryn offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kathryn directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathryn.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Canby, OR

5232 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Portland Airport

5210 miles away

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More about Kathryn

  • Club memberships

    Kathryn is a member of North American Coton Association, American Rare Breed Association, American Kennel Club (AKC), and United States of America Coton de Tulear Club.

  • Kathryn has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Kathryn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Kathryn’s links

Kathryn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

A Touch of Class Cotons meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

A Touch of Class Cotons reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Cotons de Tulear.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Neonatal Ataxia, Bandera's Disease, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Coton de Tulear Type, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Hyperuricosuria (HUU)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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