Gil-VTales
Meet the breeder
I'm Lauren G., the breeder behind Gil-VTales located in Cary, NC. We understand the responsibility of purposefully breeding in order to improve the health of breed and enrich the lives of the families that love them! As breeders, we are very selective in our breeding decisions. We prioritize maintaining a small breeding program to allow individual socialization of each puppy. We are code of Ethics breeders, and belong to Malagasy Coton Preservation Club (MCPC).
Q. & A. with Lauren
Why did you start breeding?
When the world shut down in 2020, we thought it might be fun to expand to breeding dogs. Coming from long haired cats we though a long haired dog might be fun, but we also thought it might be nice to have a little LESS shedding in our world. We also wanted a small breed that had similar personalities to the cats – affectionate, loyal, and attentive. And, most of all, I wanted a healthy breed.What makes your program special?
We are a very small breeder - currently only 1 dog - with a very strong focus on health. More then any other quality, we want our pups to live long healthy lives. That STARTS with DNA testing to ensure the dogs we use are free from genetic diseases, and breeding for diversity over anything else (such as coat color).What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Panda
Went homeMale
Yeti
Went homeMale
Mocha
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Lauren
Lauren 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
"At least 2 vet exams, age appropriate vaccines, deworming, MCPC registration, microchip, Embark DNA Testing, puppy culture training program, Trupainon pet insurance go home day offer, go home package. Deposits are collected after the pups 1st health exam (5 weeks old) to ensure puppy is healthy. Verbal holds accepted prior to 5 weeks of age."
Contract & health guarantee
Lauren 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 Lauren 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 Lauren directly.
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 Lauren.
Breeder's location
Meet in Cary, NC
4274 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport
4269 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Lauren can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Lauren
Club memberships
Lauren is a member of Malagacy Coton de tulers Preservation Club (MCPC).
Certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder, Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Lauren has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Lauren was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Lauren’s links
Lauren is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gil-VTales 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
Penny, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Penny
Penny is a female Coton de Tulear almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lauren decided to make her part of their program. Lauren 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
DNA Profile, Patellar Luxation, +7 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Gil-VTales 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
DNA Disease 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).
