Gidget Cotons - ACC
- Oakhurst, CA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda C., the breeder behind Gidget Cotons - ACC located in Oakhurst, CA. Our goal is to prepare each of our puppies with thoughtful socialization so they have the best foundation to transition into their new homes. We focus on education with our buyers, & answer as many questions as is necessary in order to ensure the home & family are ready for their new family member.
Q. & A. with Linda
Why did you start breeding?
We were introduced to the Coton breed through close personal friends who are also ethical breeders. It is through their mentoring that we learned how to care for these pups and how to protect the Coton de Tulear as a rare breed, the Royal Dog of Madagascar.What makes your program special?
Bob and Linda thoroughly enjoy working together as a team in the breeding process. We are both very involved, and enjoy having the puppies in our home. We also have had very rewarding experiences with puppy buyers, and have met wonderful people in the process.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tri-color, black and white, and 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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2 - Stormie
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Brown & white male
Went homeMale
Black & white female
Went homeFemale
Pure white male
Went homeMale
Honey
Went homeFemale
Mink
Went homeFemale
Beau...
Went homeMale
White with black male
Went homeMale
Dot (Black n white)
Went homeFemale
Pepper (Black)
Went homeFemale
Lily (Girl 2)
Went homeFemale
Spot (Girl 1 Spots)
Went homeFemale
Stripes (Girl 3)
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Snow (Boy 2)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Linda
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 deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a Companion Pedigree from the American Coton Club (ACC) once puppy is neutered or spaded, Veterinarian exam at 8 weeks, vaccinations, and deworming. The deposit is refundable up to the birth of puppies. At that time we request a commitment & the deposit becomes non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
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 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 Linda 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Oakhurst, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
Meet in Fresno, CA
More about Linda
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gidget Cotons - ACC 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
Linda C.
Litter update on 16 Aug. •…We put puppies from both litters together today in playpen in living room. (Hallmark movie is background noise!) Initially the puppies seemed a bit anxious.. new territory and moms not around! But gradually began to play and interact with each other. Seems that scooting backwards is a tad easier for some!! 🥰
Mando from Uptown Cotons and Gidget's litter
Linda C.
Litter update on 16 Aug. •…We put puppies from both litters together today in playpen in living room. (Hallmark movie is background noise!) Initially the puppies seemed a bit anxious.. new territory and moms not around! But gradually began to play and interact with each other. Seems that scooting backwards is a tad easier for some!! 🥰
Mando from Uptown Cotons and Mitzi's litter
Linda C.
Litter update on 06 Aug. •…Adding videos to site. Puppies are 2 weeks old. Beginning to see signs of eyes opening.. should be any time now. Scooting on bellies and attempting to get up on legs. Super cute!
Mando from Uptown Cotons and Gidget's litter
Linda C.
Litter update on 06 Aug. •…Adding videos to site. Puppies are 2 weeks old. Eyes opening. Beginning to go from scooting on their bellies to getting up on their legs.. a little wobbly and tipsy! All are gaining weight well, and being so so cute!!
Mando from Uptown Cotons and Mitzi's litter
Parent dogs
Gidget, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Gidget
Gidget is a female Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Linda decided to make her part of their program. Linda 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.
Mitzi, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Mitzi
Mitzi is a female Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Linda decided to make her part of their program. Linda 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
Great level
Gidget Cotons - ACC 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.
Standard Veterinary Blood Panel
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, DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Linda to bring home their puppies.
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Anna L.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
+4So very happy to have connected with Linda and found a wonderful breeder in California. She did timely and regular communication with me, even though she had to wait awhile for another person on her waitlist to get back to her which was the limiting factor. It worked out to meet up halfway between our home and hers, and Buttercup was adopted into our family. Early in the process, Linda took time to answer my questions and also had provided access to pictures and videos. We adopted a female champagne colored Coton at 6 weeks of age and could tell right away that Linda made sure she was socialized as much as possible. When we have the time and energy to add another Coton to our family, I would definitely want another Coton from Linda.
- MB
Mylene B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Linda was great. She answered my questions and provided many resources during our communications. Upon pick up of our puppy, Ziggy, my family and I saw that he was well cared for. He's such a sweet and caring pup.
