Columbia Gorge Cotons
- Fairview, OR
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Debbie N., the breeder behind Columbia Gorge Cotons located in Fairview, OR. Our goal at Columbia Gorge Cotons is to produce pups that exhibit the fun-loving Coton qualities that families expect and to provide potentially breedable puppies that will benefit future generations; keeping the Malagasy Coton de Tulear genetically healthy and preserving our rare breed.
Q. & A. with Debbie
Why did you start breeding?
After I became an empty nester I decided my next dog would be a small purebred dog from a breeder. I found a Coton de Tulear breeder near me and fell in love with the breed. I then realized I wanted to give to others the love and companionship that my Coton had given to me and I became a breeder.What makes your program special?
I breed for health and temperament first. Our Cotons live in our home and are family members. My puppies are raised using Jane Killion's Puppy Culture program. Puppies are crate trained before going to their new homes. I share weekly videos with families showing puppies development and behavioral markers. My breed club is in partnership with Embark Vet; breeding decisions are a team effort.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Debbie
Debbie 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
Puppy prices include a $400 non-refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Between 8 and 10 weeks of age, our puppies are evaluated for temperament, structure and overall quality. They are either sold as pet quality only or potentially breedable quality aka show quality. If we can't provide you a puppy we will refund your deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Debbie 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 Debbie 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 Debbie 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Debbie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fairview, OR
5209 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
5210 miles away
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More about Debbie
Club memberships
Debbie is a member of Malagasy Coton de Tulear Preservation Club (MCPC).
Certifications & recognitions
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA'S certificate for course completion of Canine Theriogenology for Dog Enthusiasts, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), Certificate in Managing Genetics for the Future (Institute of Canine Biology), Puppy Culture Breeder.
Debbie has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Debbie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Debbie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Columbia Gorge 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
Ryder, dad
Coton de Tulear
About Ryder
Ryder is a male Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Debbie decided to make him part of their program. Debbie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Patellar Luxation, +7 more.Rikki, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Rikki
Black and White Tall Coton de Tulear
Good health testing
Multifocal Retinopathy 2 (CMR2), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +4 more.Diesel, dad
Coton de Tulear
About Diesel
Diesel is a male Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Debbie decided to make him part of their program. Debbie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Patellar Luxation, +7 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Columbia Gorge 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.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
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.
Standard Veterinary Blood Panel, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Neonatal Ataxia, Bandera's Disease, Full Embark Panel, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multifocal Retinopathy 2 (CMR2), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type
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).
