I'm Melissa F., the breeder behind Seven Seas Cotons located in Brogden, NC. Our goal is to provide families with a great family pet. Coton’s have a history of being an easier breed to train, their fur is allergy friendly, and they make great companions. Based on our experience they are great with kids and adults. For these reasons, and more, I believe these are great family pets!
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
When we started discussing the idea of breeding dogs we knew we wanted to make sure we could breed dogs that would be as healthy as possible (clean bloodlines), have a great temperament, and be allergy friendly. We found Cotons and got our first one, Phoebe. We fell in love and knew this was our breed!
What makes your program special?
We consider ourselves a dog first breeder. Our dogs are our pets first. They live in our home with us and are raised as part of our family. We are incredibly intentional in making sure we keep bloodlines clean so we can have the healthiest, best temperament pups possible. We network with other breeders to grow and learn from those who have done this longer than us.
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Gwen
Went home
Female
Miles
Went home
Male
Felicia
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registeration, deworming, vaccinations, veterinary visit, health guarantee, and socialization. All our puppies are the same price. The deposit ensures you the puppy you have chosen and we no longer advertise that puppy. It is reserved for the buyer.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa directly.
Seven Seas 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
Litter and program updates
Melissa F.
Litter update on 13 May •
And then there was one. Gwen is still waiting for her FURever family 💕
Captain and Phoebe's litter
Melissa F.
Litter update on 10 May •
Both girls are snuggle bugs! Brett has Gwen and I have Felicia.
Captain and Phoebe's litter
Melissa F.
Litter update on 09 May •
Felicia 💛
Captain and Phoebe's litter
Melissa F.
Litter update on 09 May •
Sweet Gwen girl
Captain and Phoebe's litter
Melissa F.
Litter update on 05 May •
Sleepy Felicia
Captain and Phoebe's litter
Melissa F.
Litter update on 05 May •
Sweet Gwen
Captain and Phoebe's litter
Melissa F.
Program update on 28 Apr. •
Felicia’s morning snuggles.
Melissa F.
Litter update on 26 Apr. •
Felicia’s favorite spot in the evenings. Sitting in a lap.
Captain and Phoebe's litter
Melissa F.
Litter update on 26 Apr. •
Getting bathed is exhausting. Naptime! This is Gwen.
Captain and Phoebe's litter
Melissa F.
Litter update on 26 Apr. •
Gwen (pink) and Felicia (yellow) are still waiting for their forever home!
Captain and Phoebe's litter
Parent dogs
Captain, dad
Coton de Tulear
About Captain
Captain is a gentle, sweet boy. He is a great family dog! He loves to walk around the yard with me and he loves to play with the kids outside or inside with toys. He is a cuddle pup, and loves to nap in our lap.
Phoebe, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Phoebe
Phoebe is a sweet girl and makes a great companion. She is a very attentive and caring Momma and loves her babies well. When she doesn’t have Momma duties she loves to go for walks, car rides, and to play with the other dogs or any of us.
Parent health testing
Seven Seas 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.
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).