Young at Heart Cotons
- State College, PA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Katie & Tom R., the breeder behind Young at Heart Cotons located in State College, PA. Our homebred Cotons are bred for excellent health and temperment. They are raised in our home snd part of our every day lives. We test for all hereditary & congenital diseases and are CHIC certified by the OFA . We are passionate about the breed and protect its dna. We show for confirmation and have currently three champions and a grand champion.
Q. & A. with Katie & Tom
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Getting a puppy from Katie & Tom
Katie & Tom 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 refundable deposit and between $3,300 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our price includes the guarantee of parents being clear genetically and CHIC certified. It also includes the puppies socialization, vet examination and age appropriate vaccines. We also provide all litter registration paperwork and a three year health guarantee. We provide education and council for the rest of the dogs life. All our deposits are the same price unless we are selling a show quality/breeding Coton.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katie & Tom 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 Katie & Tom 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 Katie & Tom 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie & Tom.
Breeder’s location
Meet in State College, PA
4004 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at State College Airport
4001 miles away
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More about Katie & Tom
Katie & Tom has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Katie & Tom was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
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Katie & Tom is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Young at Heart 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Young at Heart 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
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.
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), DNA Disease Panel, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Neonatal Ataxia, Bandera's Disease, Primary Hyperoxaluria, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
