Cotten's Sunset Kennels

John & Allison C.

Breeder of Cotons de Tulear

  • Ludington, MI
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm John & Allison C., the breeder behind Cotten's Sunset Kennels located in Ludington, MI. Our high-quality puppies are the result of extensive research and thorough care for our outstanding dogs and puppies. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.

Q. & A. with John & Allison

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We have been involved in some type of dog business for many years. John competed in horseback field trials along with NSTRA trials with his Brittanys, securing 3rd in the nations twice with one of his dogs. We then opened our own dog boarding business. After having so many people ask for our help in training their dogs we decided to start training dogs professionally as well. When we purchased our first Coton we fell in love with the breed immediately! And that is how we finally decided to breed dogs. We want everyone to experience how wonderful the Coton de Tulear breed is!

  • What makes your program special?

    We are not a typical breeder. We are a very small fish in a large pond. We are very particular about what dogs we would ever breed and will only have one or two litters of puppies a year. All of our puppies will be following the Puppy Culture Program so they will be well adjusted and ready for their forever homes.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from John & Allison

John & Allison 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 $700 non-refundable deposit and $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"The price includes a health guarantee, AKC registration, first vaccinations, deworming and all puppies will have followed the Puppy Culture Program. All of our puppies are the same price."

Contract & health guarantee

John & Allison 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 John & Allison 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 John & Allison 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
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John & Allison.

Breeder's location

Meet in Ludington, MI

4185 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport

4201 miles away

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Meet in Grand Rapids, MI

4203 miles away

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More about John & Allison

  • Club memberships

    John & Allison is a member of AKC.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • John & Allison has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    John & Allison was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • John & Allison’s links

John & Allison is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cotten's Sunset Kennels 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Cotten's Sunset Kennels 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.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with John & Allison to bring home their puppies.

  • Kim B.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Amazing people and amazing dog! John and Allison were so good at all aspects, from breeding, to communicating, to, in my case, also training. I could not be happier about the little dog I got. Thank you to them for everything. I would happily share my great experience with anyone who wants to hear my story. Well done, John and Allison!!

    Shannon D.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    From the very beginning, Allison and John were thoughtful, communicative, and deeply invested in their puppies and the families they go home with. It was clear at every step that they raise their dogs with intention, love, and an incredible amount of care. Bringing Dahlia home has genuinely been life-changing in the best possible way. She is confident, smart, affectionate, curious, and full of personality — and it’s obvious that this didn’t happen by accident. The early socialization, Puppy Culture work, and the way Allison and John truly know each puppy as an individual made such a difference. Dahlia settled into our home with a sense of security and trust that I know comes from being raised so thoughtfully. Allison and John didn’t just “hand over a puppy” — they prepared us, supported us, and clearly cared about both Dahlia and us as her family. Their communication was wonderful, their guidance was reassuring, and their love for their dogs shines through in everything they do. I also can’t say enough about the Coton de Tulear breed itself. Cotons are truly remarkable dogs — intuitive, joyful, deeply bonded to their people, and incredibly intelligent. One small example: Dahlia recently helped “find” a lost item in our backyard that my mom had thought was gone forever. It was such a perfect snapshot of how observant, engaged, and tuned-in she is. If you are lucky enough to bring home one of Allison and John’s puppies, know that you are getting far more than a dog — you are welcoming a beautifully raised companion who will change your life in ways you didn’t even know to expect. I am endlessly grateful to them for Dahlia and for the care, integrity, and heart they put into everything they do.

    Janet W.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Allison was fabulous to work with. So few people know about Cotons. We lost our girl at age 14 very unexpectedly and were certain we wanted another puppy of the same breed. We reached out to Allison and quickly communicated daily about puppy availability, health, and personality. We chose a female pup, Millie to add to our family, and it couldn't have gone more smoothly. We live a long distance away from Michigan and knew that driving and flying ourselves would not work for us. Allison and John were super supportive in helping us find and arrange for a puppy flight nanny to bring our newest family member to us just a week ago. They were great about meeting the flight nanny at Grand Rapids and sent Millie along with a warm coat and snacks for the flight. We received all the veterinarian and AKC paperwork to review in advance and all the hard copies came with Millie. She is a great pup and we can't imagine life without her! Allison continues to be available to us for any questions and advice. We can't recommend Sunset Kennels and Allison and John enough. If your are hoping for a Coton de Tulear - these are the folks you need to come to know!

    Sarah E.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    It was such a pleasure working with John and Allison. They were quick to respond and answered all of our questions. I loved getting weekly updates on mom and then when the puppies were born we got weekly pictures with our updates. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and very involved with each step. This experience has shown us what wonderful breeders do and wish all breeders were as thorough and vetting. One thing we were most grateful for was that when we brought our puppy home she had already been introduced to the crate so crate training was a breeze. We also liked that our puppy already knew her name as she was used to hearing that while still with John and Allison. When picking up our puppy, John and Allison were accommodating to our schedule, gave us lots of goodies to take home and checked in afterwards to make sure she was doing well. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend John and Allison to anyone interested in a Coton De Tulear.

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