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Island Crest Cotons
- Suffolk County, NY
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Christine R., the breeder behind Island Crest Cotons located in Suffolk County, NY. We love this breed and do everything we can to help it thrive. We give each of our dogs and puppies the best care that we can. We are very passionate about dogs and responsible breeding practices. We hope to help families find their puppies from responsible and ethical sources to help build a better and safer world for our dogs.
Q. & A. with Christine
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
ReservedMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Christine
Christine 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 between $4,000 - $6,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Christine 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 Christine 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 Christine 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 Christine.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Suffolk County, NY
More about Christine
Certifications & recognitions
Breeder of AKC Champions and Grand Champions, CHIC Certified.
Christine has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Christine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Christine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Island Crest Cotons 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
Honey, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Honey
Honey is a female Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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.
Belvedere, dad
Coton de Tulear
About Belvedere
Belvedere is a male Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christine decided to make him part of their program. Christine 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.
Pepper, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Pepper
Pepper is a female Coton de Tulear. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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
Island Crest Cotons 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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Neonatal Ataxia, Bandera's Disease, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
