First State Coton
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen C., the breeder behind First State Coton located in Delaware. We are responsible breeders who are passionate about Coton De Tulears. Our dogs are central to our lives, and we are proud of their accomplishments. We enjoy participating in conformation events and staying involved in the breed.
Q. & A. with Karen
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Avery
Went homeMale
Zydeco
Went homeMale
Beignet
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $799.98 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000.02 - $3,200.02 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes removal of dewclaws at three days old and first puppy checkup. When puppies get thier first vaccines depends on weight of puppies. If I feel the puppies are too small then I will wait an extra week before taking them for vaccines. Puppies get the 1st set of the vaccinations for: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza which will be on the vet records as either “DA2PPV,” “DA2PP,” “DHPP,” or “DHPPV”. These vaccine will be given along with the second puppy check up. Depending on timing of vaccines puppies may get second round of "DHPP" vaccines and third check up. Puppies will be wormed with edible or human grade Diatomaceous earth every week between 5 and 10 weeks of age. Rabies vaccines are required by law but this breeder does not give this vaccine until the puppies are at least 16 weeks old. It is recommended by this breeder that other vaccines like Leptospirosis or Bordetella are not combined with any other vaccines nor each other to avoid as much adverse reaction as possible. Puppies are microchipped before being placed with new owners. Deposit is of $800.00 is required at time of signed contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Delaware
3996 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Philadelphia Airport
3941 miles away
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More about Karen
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
KC
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
First State Coton 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
Graygrey, dad
Coton de Tulear
About Graygrey
Graygrey is a male Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Niki, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Niki
Niki is a female Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Puff, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Puff
Puff is a female Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
First State Coton 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.
Neonatal Ataxia, Bandera's Disease, DNA Disease Panel, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Primary Hyperoxaluria, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
