I'm Darryl & Linda P., the breeder behind Darryl's Cotons de Tulear located in Rubicon, WI. Our family has been raising pups as a hobby since the 1980s on our 60-acre organic farm. We raise our pups in the living room with lots of loving from small and big humans, and other critters. They are a part of our family until they become a part of yours.
Q. & A. with Darryl & Linda
Why did you start breeding?
Just a natural part of our lives.
What makes your program special?
Just as we do for our dogs everyday, we are intent on giving our puppies their best life start. They are given great loving & care, healthy food, and room to romp.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white, tri-color, white, and black. 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.
Galileo
Went home
Male
Megellan
Went home
Female
Marco
Went home
Male
Isabella
Went home
Female
Marquette
Went home
Male
Amelia
Went home
Female
Polaris
Went home
Male
Aries
Went home
Female
Orion
Went home
Male
Ursa
Went home
Female
Tango
Went home
Male
Kokonut
Went home
Male
Lagoon
Went home
Female
Beck
Went home
Female
Breeze (blue)
Went home
Male
Squal (green)
Went home
Male
Mistral
Went home
Female
Black Beard
Went home
Male
Azure
Went home
Female
Barbarossa
Went home
Male
Calico Jack
Went home
Male
Chesapeake
Went home
Male
Miracle (aka Mickey)
Went home
Female
Bunny
Went home
Female
Amazing aka Mazie
Went home
Female
Jolliet
Went home
Female
Drake
Went home
Male
Raleigh
Went home
Female
Hudson
Went home
Female
Hillary
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Darryl & Linda
Darryl & Linda 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the 1yr guarantee, AKC pre-paid FULL registration, vet exam, first round of vaccines, de-worming, care package, micro-chip kit, and well-rounded socialization. We don't ask for deposit on unborn puppies, but if you want to hold a pup in a litter, we ask for a $500 non-refundable deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Darryl & Linda 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 Darryl & Linda 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 Darryl & Linda directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Microchip
Vet records
Extras
Basic obedience & manners
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
AKC registration
Toys
Puppy starter kit
Initial potty training
Food & treats
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darryl & Linda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rubicon, WI
4287 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Appleton Airport
4245 miles away
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Meet in Houghton, MI
4112 miles away
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More about Darryl & Linda
Darryl & Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Darryl & Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Darryl & Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Darryl's Cotons de Tulear 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
Maizie, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Maizie
Amazing of Purplehaze Acres (Maizie) is a sweet and playful addition to our family. Born on Easter, she represents the Amazing miracle of life and we are so happy she's a part of our lives.
(I have to update picture. You can barely tell she had a tri-colored eye patch anymore. She's mostly white)
Saucy Wench, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Saucy Wench
Saucy Wench lives up to her fun name. She adds spice to playtime with Hook and friends. She also is really really cute!
Grace, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Grace
Grace is a beauty and a cutie! She is a great momma teaching her babes all kinds of puppy manners.
Swabie, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Swabie
Swabie of Purple Haze Acres is actually a rare honey bear color. She's very adoring of her babies. She's super enthusiastic with lots of energy for playing with her pack-mates. Her favorite thing is to flop on her back for a belly rub.
Pirate, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Pirate
Pirate of Purplehaze Acres is the matriarch of our little pirate crew of Cotons. When she gazes into your eyes, it's almost as if she's human. She's also a phenomenal mother to her puppies, and is Darryl's darling companion.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Darryl & Linda to bring home their puppies.
Tavie M.
Verified owner · July 2025
Linda was very amazing! My husband was very reserved about getting a coton from a breeder we had no clue about. She video chatted with us, she took pictures of Polaris now Blackie, and she always responded very quickly! I never waited more than a few hours to recieve a response. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a Coton. My little guy is perfect. I can tell he was well taking care of and loved. Thank you Linda for being so helpful, reassuring, and patiently working with us with our concerns.
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Rita J.
Verified owner · June 2025
Daryl & Linda were so helpful in helping me make a very big decision. I felt very comfortable working with them. Thier communication and responses to my many questions were timely. They made delivery very convenient for me. I made the leap and committed to the Puppy I always wanted. The pup, Tulio is absolutely the cutest, loving fluff bringing us so much joy. Thank You!!!
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Barbara E.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
So glad to have found Darryl's Cotons on Good Dog! We got our puppy in March of 2025 and she is the best pup ever! We've fallen in love with our little princess and couldn't be happier! Darryl and Linda were so awesome to work with, and I can't say enough great things about them! They kept us up to date on the entire process, which is something we really appreciated. We appreciated all the pictures and updates from Linda. It was a pleasure to work with such wonderful people!!
Patti B.
Verified owner · June 2025
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Linda and Darryl have wonderful puppies. I am so happy with the puppy they raised. He is so sweet and loving. They are raised with wonderful socialization that when Sammy met my cat Honey, they touched noses without any negative reaction. Thank you Linda and Darryl
Dave W.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
When my wife, Cindy, and I decided to look to add a new puppy to our family we researched different breeds and came across the Coton de Tulear and were captivated. We have an older Bichon Frise and our new puppy, Contessa, has become a perfect addition.
We looked at different breeders and carefully read the profiles and the stories posted for each and the puppies available. The stars aligned for us and we contacted Darryl’s Cotons de Tulear and began the process of adding Contessa (AKA Pizzaro) to our family.
All through the process Linda demonstrated her integrity and care. We needed to wait since another person had contacted Linda about Pizzaro and was waiting for more photos before making her decision. The photos were shared and then our number was called when the other interested party stepped aside.
I will say that we felt safe in contacting Linda through GoodDog and that the breeders listed have been well vetted and the manner by which they handle the deposit and final payment processes is secure and protects both the breeder and purchaser. My groomer had recommended GoodDog and that they weeded out “puppy mills”. Our experience with GoodDog was excellent.
Linda from Darryl’s Coton de Tulear did an excellent job of preparing Pizzaro for the world. Her puppies are well cared for with complete health records and raised in a home environment with personal contact. Introductory puppy and paper training was already completed which made for a smooth transition when Contessa (formerly Pizzaro) came home with us. The intelligence of the Coton breed shines through as Contessa quickly mastered our puppy door, water and eating routines and pee pads with few exceptions.
Linda’s Coton de Tulear puppies are well prepared and the extra work that Linda has put into the AKC registration process made everything run smoothly and our first visit today to our vet confirmed Contessa’s excellent health.
We decided to travel to pick up Contessa so we could meet Linda have a home transition between families. It was well worth the 2,000 mile round trip. Our bonding began immediately as we shared our new adventure together.
Thank you again Linda and Darryl.
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Sharon Z.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Ember is a total joy. She has made herself very comfortable in her new home and I’m very thankful that she is apart of my life. I can’t thank you and Linda enough for all the help in choosing a new companion. The pictures and reels helped me through the waiting time.