Musique Cotons

Michelle F.

Breeder of Cotons de Tulear

  • Knoxville, TN
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Claude
Dolly

Expected Coton de Tulear litter

Due July 2026

Ready Sept. 23, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Michelle F., the breeder behind Musique Cotons located in Knoxville, TN. We breed a limited number of pet and show quality Cotons de Tulear. In the future we may also offer stud services.

Q. & A. with Michelle

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When Kathy Garcia, breeder of two of our Cotons, placed our female with us, she decided to stop breeding. This female, our Dolly, is the finest Coton Kathy bred as the result of years of careful matches. We want to carry on Kathy's legacy through Dolly and honor the hard work and commitment of her and all the other breeders in Dolly's and Claude's distinguished pedigrees.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are whole heartedly committed to producing puppies of sound body and mind, carefully placing show and pet puppies into thoroughly vetted and loving homes. We will continue to mentor and support the puppies in their new homes with guidance and access to resources and information.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Michelle

Michelle 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 $3,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“We only ask for a deposit closer to the time of puppy placement. Simply communicating with us early on puts you on our potential puppy family list.”

Contract & health guarantee

Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Knoxville, TN

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Atlanta, GA

More about Michelle

  • Club memberships

    Michelle is a member of Tennessee Valley Kennel Club and USACTC.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified.

  • Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months

    Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Michelle’s links

Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Musique 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Musique 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.

  • 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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

    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).

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