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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Dog Terms 3
  • Chapter One: Understanding Coton de Tulears 1
  • Facts About Coton de Tulears 2
  • Summary of Coton de Tulears Facts 4
  • Coton de Tulear Breed History 5
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Coton de Tulear 7
  • Do You Need a License? 8
  • Do Coton de Tulears Get Along with Other Pets? 9
  • How Many Coton de Tulears Should You Keep? 9
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Coton de Tulear? 10
  • Initial Costs 10
  • Monthly Costs 15
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Coton de Tulear? 17
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Coton de Tulears 19
  • Where Can You Buy Coton de Tulears? 20
  • Purchasing vs. Adopting a Rescue 22
  • How to Choose a Reputable Coton de Tulear Breeder 25
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Coton de Tulear Puppy 28
  • Puppy-Proofing Your Home 31
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Coton de Tulears 35
  • Before bringing your Coton de Tulear home 36
  • Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Coton de Tulears 37
  • Setting Up Your Puppy’s Area 40
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Coton de Tulear’s Nutritional Needs 43
  • The Nutritional Needs of Coton de Tulear 44
  • How to Select a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 45
  • Tips for Feeding Your Coton de Tulear 48
  • Dangerous Foods to Avoid 49
  • Chapter Six: Training Your Coton de Tulear 51
  • Socializing Your New Coton de Tulear Puppy 52
  • Positive Reinforcement for Obedience Training 54
  • Negative Consequences for Respect Training 55
  • Crate Training – Housebreaking Your Puppy 57
  • Teaching Tricks and Playing Games 59
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Coton de Tulear Properly 63
  • Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 64
  • Recommended Brands for Grooming Supplies 65
  • Tips for Bathing and Grooming Coton de Tulear 67
  • Other Grooming Tasks 69
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Coton de Tulears 71
  • Basic Dog Breeding Information 72
  • Breeding Tips and Raising Puppies 74
  • Chapter Nine: Showing Your Coton de Tulear 79
  • Coton de Tulear Breed Standard 80
  • Preparing Your Coton de Tulear for Show 84
  • Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 87
  • Common Health Problems Affecting Coton de Tulears 88
  • Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 92
  • Coton de Tulear Care Sheet 95
  • 1.) Basic Coton de Tulear Information 96
  • 2.) Habitat Requirements 97
  • 3.) Nutritional Needs 98
  • 4.) Breeding Information 99
  • 5.) First Aid Kit 100
  • Index 103
  • References 109
  • Photo Credits 111

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