my 4 month old cotons nose is turning pink and dry

I have noticed that my 4 month old coton's nose seems to be turning pink and it feels dry is there a reason for this? I thought her nose was supposed to feel warm and damp but it feels very dry and is turning pink on the whole upper part of her nose to the nostrils.

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Mar 27, 2014
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grey on ears NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah

A white Coton will usually get some tan on their ears & face moustache & since they love to play walk etc alot of time that grey color may b dirt as in in Az with our tan dirt. Between dog park, walks, play it becomes hard to brush or comb out & usually a white spay will cause static on their cotton coat so by a month Jonah is ready for a bath to look white again. (-:

Mar 26, 2014
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thank you vicky and jonah and anoymous NEW
by: Anonymous

knowing this is a normal thing eases my mind our little bella drinks out of a corelle bowl also not plastic once again thank you for easing my mind when we go in to the docs I will mention it to him just to make sure its not an allergy because I also noticed that the skin on her ears is getting a gray cast she is a snow white in color and her skin is very pink only now as I said the skin on both of her ears seems to be turning gray

Mar 24, 2014
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Pink Nose NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah

Jonah's nose starting turning pink around 3-4 Yrs. Not all of it more so lightened up. He never drank out of plastic either alot will tell u that's the reason. His water was & is in a coralle bowl like people eat out of.

They consider this a fault but alot of dog owners (all breed) since this happens to all breeds tattoo the dogs nose black for show thou it will never b admitted.

Mostly the dogs nose should b cool to the touch. Wet alot of times mean they just drank water. If the dogs nose is warm they don't quite feel well. Consider thou that when they lay curled up when they awake the nose will b warm as they snuggled around. Also sleeping in it bed they probably cozy'd up to u etc so it will feel warm to the touch.

Most dogs as a rule of thumb if they got into something they weren't suppose to & r working it through their system will just not eat until they feel Better & nose will feel warm to touch.

Let them rest & they will b fine soon.

Mar 24, 2014
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Pink nose NEW
by: Anonymous

The same happened to my coton. It often happens in the winter due to lack of sunlight. It will return to black.

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Changing color to Black

by Miles
(San Diego)

My Coton was 90% white with a little black. At 7 months she started getting more black hair. It looks like she might be 90% black in a couple months. I choose a Coton for her behavior/temperament and could care less about her coloring but it was my understanding that if anything they would get lighter.

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May 01, 2013
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Color changes NEW
by: Anonymous

Our seven month male , Panda, has maintained his black ears and spots on his back but the top of his head and face have started to change to grey! He has a very light grey circle coming through his white fur on his side. He is still so adorable!

Apr 21, 2013
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Coton coloring NEW
by: Anonymous

Our male coton was grey and white with some black. Now most of the grey has turned black. He has black eyes and ears with white face, hence the name Panda Bear. His body has circles of grey and black and his tail is grey and white. Just adorable.

Apr 21, 2013
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My Coton has Spots NEW
by: Anonymous

My Coton also has grey "circles", ears, back, etc. Frankly I like them. We were also told that he would get all white and were actually hoping that he would retain some of his color, guess we got our wish because he has.

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Will my Coton de Tulear puppy develop black eye rims?

by Marco
(Italy)

Hi, I just bought an 8 week Coton de Tulear puppy. She is really cute, the only thing is that the eye rims are pink and not black. The breeder has told me that the dog will develop the black eye rims in 7/8 months. Is that true? Or is it just a way to get away with the problem now? Is there anything we can do to help her develop the black eye rims? Will she ever develop them at all? Thanks

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Jul 23, 2015
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my Poppy's eyes NEW
by: Christine

my cotons is just coming up 7 months, since I got her she has ALWAYS had pink rimmed eyes, water a lot, and just lately someone people said she has tired eyes' all the time. I do worry bout her as wen she younger she was poorly. But pink, red, green or even TIRED I'm totally in love.

Jan 31, 2012
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update
by: Marco

Quick update: my Coton is now almost 7 months and has developed eye rims for say 50% on both eyes from basically no rim at all when she was 2 months old. it is interesting to see it change slowly but it is happening. The breeder sais that from his experience Cotons can take up to 2 years to stabilize on eye rims.

Sep 08, 2011
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Nina
by: Marco

I must say that with that "pinky" look in her eyes she looks even cuter than normal, she looks "puppier" , we're all in love no matter what, but it's funny how these things do happen, her father, mother, grandfather and so forth were all complete. I must say though, that she is the the sweetest dogs I ever had, she's a real angel.

Sep 06, 2011
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Eye Rims
by: Anonymous

Usually, if they have no eye rims by this time, they don't develop them. If they have partial eye rims, I have seen them finish as late as 3 years. But you have a cute puppy, so enjoy her. I can't imagine a breeder predicting something they really don't know.

Sep 02, 2011
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EYE RIMS
by: KATHY FROM PA

MARCO
I AGREEE WITH THE OTHERS, THESE DOGS ARE THE BEST WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE THE BLACK RIMS...CIAO

Sep 01, 2011
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Iris
by: Anonymous

You are quite right actually...simple curiosity, that's all! We're all deeply in love with her already.

Sep 01, 2011
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why?
by: Iris Miller

Why is this such an important issue? I don't get it.
Color of eye rims?
love your dog.

Aug 31, 2011
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Eye Rims
by: AndreaB

Izzy, my coton, has black eye rims on top of both eyes and the outer half of the bottoms. I got her at 15 weeks and she is 10 months now and they have not changed. I think she is cute just the way she is.

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Does pink pigment around one eye eventually turn black

by Gill
(Great Britain)

Hi we have been to see our six week old puppy who is adorable. Unfortunately she has pink pigmentation around one eye. Will it eventually turn black. The breeder didn't seam to know.

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Jun 18, 2014
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Jasper has pink pigment around part of one eye NEW
by: Leslie and JasperAnonymous

I adopted Jasper when he was about 6. I never saw him as a puppy but he does have one eye that has part of the liner in pink. I think the eyes look better all black liner but I love Jasper tons anyway. His nose is not dark black and one ear flops.
He is mostly Coton but he may have a little Maltese or something else. This could explain why the black pigment does not go around that eye.

Jun 17, 2014
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Pgiment around eye NEW
by: Anonymous

Our 14 week old has all the black pigment in now. She started with black around only one eye. :)

Jun 17, 2014
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eye pigment NEW
by: Anonymous

Our puppy's turned black within the first two years!

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Coton de Tulear with pink circles around his eyes

by Iwona
(Elmwood park)

Hi everyone,
I wanted to know if those pink roundish spots are normal thing for a coton de tulear.

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Feb 22, 2012
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around the eyes
by: Iris Miller

Check with your Vet first about the eyes.

Feb 21, 2012
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Pink circles
by: Vicky & Jonah (Az)

Show us a picture if u can. Is it maybe just his coat color is darker & has given him cute markings around his eyes?

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Fading colors

We just adopted a 10 week old Coton de Tulear which is listed as a tri-color but she is predoniately black and white with some light brown or off-white on her chest. I have read that the tri-colors fade to all white but it seems like that is when the tri-colors are brown and white with a only touch of black hairs. I have also read that black and whites retain their color.

What are your thoughts? Will the black spots on her head and body fade or turn to all white or will they last?

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Oct 03, 2012
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Black and White
by: Lisa C

My 2 1/2 year old is, and always has been black and white...no fading at all. Mom and Dad were pure white, and in 2 litters (10 puppies total) there were only 2 black and white ones

Oct 03, 2012
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Black & White
by: Lorrie

From what I understand, black is not likely to fade to all white. I have a puppy who is all white but with solid black ears. My breeder said the ears most likely will turn a "gunmetal" color.

Oct 03, 2012
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Coton Colors
by: Anonymous

My coton was black and white when he was born.
When we picked him up at 8 weeks, the black was a brownish/grey.
He's now almost 9 months and what used to be the color areas are champagne.
The breeder told me the color always fades, but I've enjoyed all the tri-color changes.

Oct 03, 2012
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Fading colors
by: Kathy S

I have two 15 month old Cotons. One is tri-color and one is black and white. The tri- color has faded to white and light gray. I know black and white Cotons aren't supposed to fade, but ours has faded slightly to more of a charcoal gray and white. They are both still adorable!

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My coton de tulear has a little pink on his nose,is this normal?

by Mena
(Woodbury,NY)

His nose it is not completely black,it has a little pink on it.I read that this breed is not suppose to?

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Mar 30, 2013
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Milo too NEW
by: Milo's mom

Milo had a pitch black nose when we got him as a pup. He is now19 mos old and his nose has lightened up to black with pink undertones. II understand the color variations are a normal characters tic of the breed.

Feb 25, 2013
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Westbury Gardens meeting NEW
by: Mena

Thank you for letting me know Karen,I would love to take them to the meeting.

Feb 24, 2013
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Pink Nose NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah (Az)

Jonah had a blk. nose up until about 5.5 now it has turned pink on the tip. More lightened up then pink. There is another web post on this site on pink noses.

Now I got him at 6 mos. He does not drink out of plastic. No snow or sunburn. So since this is my 1st Coton I will see if it remains or blackens up again. I know as my Silky's got older there nose also lightened from blk. to a little pinkish on tip. Ur Coton is adorable.

Feb 24, 2013
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you pup NEW
by: karen

Hi, I see you live in Woodbury, at the Westbury Gardens there is a coton meeting either April 13 or 14, you are welcome.
My dogs nose changed from black when he was a puppy to black with pink on it. Just love him

Feb 24, 2013
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pink nose NEW
by: sherry cotton candie

No matter what color his nose is he is just to adorable, love those outfits. When we bought cotton she had a flesh colored freckle size spot on the edge of her nose along the hairline. Breeder told us we could not show her for that reason, did not matter to us as I could not afford the expense of showing and had no desire to do so.

We have no doubt she is full Coton and have no idea what makes that happen when parents are perfect but we love her so much. To us she is just the best gift ever.

It is strange that there can be a variance of hair also, some a little curlier or thicker than others, but their wonderful little antics and devotion plus their drop dead cute looks just amaze us.

Enjoy him as he is so cute! Thanks for posting the pics.

Feb 24, 2013
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pink nose NEW
by: Iris Miller

Ha! That reminded me about Tuffy as a puppy, he also had a heart shaped pink spot, it was so cute! He's five years old now, I had forgotten about the little pink heart spot, it's gone now, just like all of his colors, he turned white and has a little grey on his ears.

Feb 24, 2013
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PINK NOSE NEW
by: KATHY FROM PA

MENA
I DON'T KNOW ABOUT PINK NOSES, BUT YOUR PUP IS SO ADORABLE...THESE DOGS GIVE A LIFETIME OF LOVE, NO MATTER WHAT COLOR THEY ARE...THANKS, AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT UPSIDE DOWN PICS, I HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME TRYING TO SEND PICS, SINCE I AM COMPUTER CHALLANGED.. KATHY AND TRISCUIT FROM PA

Feb 24, 2013
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Pink nouse NEW
by: Lourdes

My Coton use to have a little pink on his nose when he was a puppy, now he is 3 years old and a completely black nose. Maybe that will happen to yours too. Anyway they look cute.

Feb 24, 2013
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Snow Nose NEW
by: Diane

Could be a Snow Nose: http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesconditionsfaqs/f/snow_nose.htm

Feb 24, 2013
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Coton also has pink nose. NEW
by: Lisa MacLean

My Coton is 17 weeks old - his nose is almost completely pink, I dont plan on showing him but I have also wondered if it will turn black :-)x

Feb 24, 2013
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Cotons with a pink nose NEW
by: Suzan

It looks like your little coton is still a pup and her pink nose may turn all black as it gets older, like when a coton is born with black hair it turns pure white as it gets older maybe this is the same with the nose I don't know for sure.
The breed is known for its round dark black eyes & black trim going around the eyes I call it their eyeliner and their nose and lips are usually black. I guess it may depend on the parents and what the pups inherited from them.
I have 2 cotons the same age from different parents one has round black eyes, black lips and nose, where my other coton has almond shaped dark brown eyes with brown eyeliner instead of black but her nose and lips are black. And their coats are different too, one has full think hair and the other has fine thin hair. I guess it depends what they inherited from the parents check with the breeder it this concerns you.
I wouldn't concern myself with a pink nose if you don't plan on showing the dog. Black nose or Pink nose you are going to get so much joy and love from your little baby. Pink is Cool. Your little baby is so cute to however the pictures were upside down I couldnt get a good look at your baby. Good Luck to you & I hope this helps u.
Suzan
Mesquite NV

Feb 24, 2013
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Pink marks NEW
by: Anonymous

Hi, so does mine, the vet told us it is as a result of damage, a scratch or likewise, it is less noticeable now but we just look at as an identity mark.

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When does a Coton de Tulear's black eye rim color come in?

by Diane E
(Idaho)

I'm looking at a Coton de Tulear puppy. It is 7 weeks old, has started to develop the black eye rim lining on the upper rim but the lower is still pink. It has good nose and lip color. Will the puppy continue to develop it's full eye color? It just doesn't look like a "true" Coton with out the eye coloring. Should I go ahead and buy her or perhaps wait for another puppy?

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Jul 15, 2011
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eyes
by: Anonymous

My Coton came from a breeder in Idaho and he's perfect. How many Coton breeders could there be in that state? He is from Boise.

Jul 15, 2011
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Joyce
by: Anonymous

Have you checked the credentials of the breeder? Have the talked to any people that have bought from the breeder? Good Luck

Jul 15, 2011
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Eye color
by: Amy Kennedy

Can you post a picture of the puppy?

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I have black and white coton, is she going to be brighter or not?

by Morticia93
(Montenegro)

My female Coton is almost black everywhere except the legs, tail and belly. when i groom her, i see the grey or white hair under that black. Does that mean when she grows up she will be white? She is now 5 months old.

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Aug 20, 2013
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Maybe NEW
by: Anonymous

I also have a black and white coton. The breeder that I got him from has two females that produce her pups. Almost all the pups are born black and white. However the pups from one female will turn more grey as they get older while the other females pups stay all black and white.

It is just genetics based. You won't end up with a white dog but depending on genetics a lot of the black could fade to grey or it could stay all black.

Aug 17, 2013
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Color change NEW
by: Robyn

When I bought Ava three years ago she was mostly black,
She is now gray with a black face and tail. Still adorable, loveable and very smart!

Aug 17, 2013
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Color change NEW
by: Robyn

When I bought Ava three years ago she was mostly black,
She is now gray with a black face and tail. Still adorable, loveable and very smart!

Aug 02, 2013
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Cotons w/black markings NEW
by: Gaston

Your Coton puppy is so cute! I don't think she will lose her black markings. I've now had 2 Cotons who retained their color patterns.

Aug 02, 2013
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black and white coton NEW
by: Morticia93

Thank you! ^_^

Aug 01, 2013
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Black and white coton NEW
by: Anonymous

She is absolutely gorgeous!

Aug 01, 2013
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by: Anonymous

i like it like this, and i want to stay like this :)but someone told me that she is gonna change :)

Aug 01, 2013
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Color
by: Carole

My Coton Bentley is black and white. We got him at 8 weeks and his color has not changed. He is now 2. I chose this color because I liked it the best. Your pup is cute.

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Do tri-color Coton de Tulear puppies lose their coloring as they get older?

by Zoom

I have read all the adorable stories of the Cotons on this site and seen their pics..they are all white.

I know my tri colored Coton de Tulear will dilute, but do you know to what extent the tri colors dilute and over what time period? Do they all end up pure white?

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Aug 07, 2013
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Blue Eyes are a fault for Cotons NEW
by: Anonymous

According to all Coton Standards, Cotons should have Brown eyes only. Blue would be a fault and would only be considered pet quality, not breedable quality, just like a pink nose.

May 05, 2013
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Not necessarily NEW
by: Anonymous

Tri-colour Cotons tend to lose a lot of colour, and many will end up mostly white. Others will not, and my 3+ year old is one of them! She lost alot of the colour on her head, and all of it on her backside after a puppy cut, when she was a year old. Since then, her hair has grown back to its full length, and more colour has been appearing from that day to this. Today, she has what looks like a brown backside, a dark brown face and black ears. The breeder told me to expect this.

Jan 19, 2013
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Coton de tulears with blue eyes? NEW
by: Lookin4pup

I want to know if cotons can have blue eyes?

Nov 29, 2010
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Coton de Tulear
by: Anonymous

Yes, they will eventually fade to all white. My Coton de Tulear had very dark brown on his ears, around his eyes, and on his back. He is 4 now and only has faint light brown color where is dark brown used to be. He is still the most adorable litle boy ever!

Apr 22, 2010
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My Coton lost his tri colors
by: Iris Miller

I don't know about all Coton's but if you look at the posting and pictures I have added on this website, Tuffy (in the photo was in his blue carrier) at a few months old, had all his colors quite intense.As he grew his hair was long and flowing and very beautiful and similar to a Maltese' coat. Tuffy would stand in front of the a.c. vent and watch his reflection in the glass of the patio door with his hair blowing. When he was a year old his hair became badly matted and he had to be shaved. It was a traumatic experience, his first time with a groomer,and not a happy experience.I was very sad about it, and Tuffy was depressed too. It was a rough time for both of us. The color spots can still be seen in his skin when he is wet after a bath, but since that time his hair grew back all white except for some grey hair blended in on the ears and a few random black hairs, one in his tail, a couple here and there, but his overall appearance is all (very) white. From photos I received from the breeder I know his parents are also all white.I will add another puppy picture of Tuffy with his tri-color coat to the Coton photos page.

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Are very very light brown (golden) eyes a health defect for a coton?

I saw a breeding coton with very light brown eyes - the pupils are black of course but the colored part surrounding the pupils are a gold color. Is this normal and healthy? I have seen most cotons have dark brown eyes.

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Feb 21, 2015
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Eye color NEW
by: Anonymous

Is it a professional photo ? Natural light is a criminal in photos when it comes to color. Check the standard of the breed for the registration. Get a good clear up close and personal photo with a good camera. Not all cameras are equal. I would say that checking by in person is the best way to determine color. Unless you have a professional photo taken in a studio on good photo paper. Colors vary.

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Why does my Coton get a pigment on her skin

by The Duchess
(Austin, TX)

Each summer my coton gets a pigment on her stomach and usually clears up in winter. It makes her tummy look "dirty" and her privates become darkened as well. She is so cute and white until she turns on her tummy or you see her back end. The Dr. has even taken scrapings of he skin checking for fungus or other and none show up. Does anyone know about this?

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May 17, 2015
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Scratching bed covers NEW
by: Duchess

Our coton loves her blankets. I must launder 9-10 each week. Just give her a small blanket. She is trying to "fluff" up a bed for herself. Sometimes at night I have to pick up blankets from wherever she made a bed that day. She has 3 real beds. Hmm. Cozy creatures.

May 16, 2015
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Coton scratches like cat on rugs, bedsheets, furniture and my legs NEW
by: Anonymous

are cotons knowing to scratch/dig on everything? I think mine is part cat. When we go to bed at night she starts on one side of the bed and scratches the sheets moving backwards. We are afraid she will back herself off the bed. Sometimes she lays on her side and scratches our leg moving her front paws like she is digging a hole.

Oct 16, 2013
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Thanks NEW
by: Anonymous

Vet not concerned I have worried for all of her seven years

Oct 16, 2013
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Normal?
by: Anonymous

It is my understanding that pigment in Cotons is a good thing. My Coton doesn't have as much as some others, but it does get darker in summer. In the winter, his nose gets lighter, too. It's sometimes called "snow nose". I wouldn't be worried 😊

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Nose colour

by aadarsh
(Kozhikode,kerala,India)

Hi Friends,
I have two cotons white coat with light brown ears ,both have brown to pinkish nose since birth even the eyes and pads grey colored. but confused as coton should have black nose and eyes.I want to take them for dog shows.is it a true colour,

regards
Ad

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Dec 30, 2014
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Kathy & Triscuit PA NEW
by: Anonymous

No Jonah is a full Coton. I had a pair of Silkys b4 Jonah, Samantha & Donavan who I worked in obedience. They r wonderful little dogs. Certainly a Coton-Silky is the best of both worlds. Merry Christmas & Happy New Years to you & to all.

Dec 30, 2014
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Nose color for Vicki and Jonah NEW
by: Anonymous

Vicki
Do you have Silky Terriers or a mix of Coton? Just curious as Triscuit is Silky-Coton,,,,No matter what, these little dogs are so precious and loveable . Thanks, and Happy New Year to you. Kathy and Triscuit from Pa

Dec 30, 2014
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nose color NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah

I worked my 2 Silkys in obedieoce & throughly enjoyed it. Jonah we did agility where he was much better at it then I was. LOL. It is fun with two but a handful. Enjoy & have fun doing obedieoce. That's what it's all about spending quality time w/your 2 admirable Cotons.

Dec 30, 2014
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thanks NEW
by: Anonymous

Thanks for advice..with the ears brown when they were 1 month old and now 2 years old completely off white but the nose is same colour.

i have trained them for obedience...they are really a gem.
thanks once again.

Dec 29, 2014
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nose color NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah

How old r they? They look pretty young. Most of the time their noses r pink before black. It couldn't hurt to get involved w/people that help you get them ready for the ring. Until their evaluated as to weather their form (squareness) is correct really check things out before dishing out alot of money.

Other then that obedience, agility or even search & rescue or therapy could be an option.

Dec 29, 2014
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Sorry Autocorrect NEW
by: Anonymous

Sorry it should have said colouring. (Darn autocorrect)

Dec 29, 2014
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??????????? NEW
by: Anonymous

what is flooring ?????

Dec 29, 2014
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No Show NEW
by: Anonymous

Because of their flooring you won't be able to show them but it doesn't make them any less of a Coton. If you want to do something with them try Agility or Rally Obedience where looks don't matter.

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Does the Coton de Tulear have a little bit of black color on its tail?

by Iris
(Albania)

I have a female dog but i'm not sure if she is a Coton de Tulear and the veterinarian does not know what breed she is.

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Oct 24, 2013
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Is there any health problems for sleeping with your dog? NEW
by: Lena

I have a coton de tulear and she is really cute and I love her so much and i'm really close to her the problem is that some people keep telling me that I shouldn't get so close to her cause she is a dog and she could cause me some disease.My boyfriend told me about a friend of his mom that she had a tumor and the first question the doctor asked her is if she owned a dog.I know that dogs are supposed to live with people so it's normal but my boyfriend and my mom are really getting me on my nerves.She is vaccinated and all,we have a big yard and she gets dirty cause she is very energetic and runs after any insect she sees or any bird but she looks clean and of course i wash her but not too often.I know that there are many people who sleep with their dogs and have no health problem and my mom doesn't even allow me to let her sleep in my room.So I'm asking you is it possible to get any disease of getting close to your dog?

Oct 21, 2013
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Coton Coloring NEW
by: Vicky &Jonah

She sure looks like a Coton & yes she can have coloring. Enjoy ur New pup. Congratulations.

Oct 21, 2013
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coton ? NEW
by: sherry cotton candie

She sure looks like one. whatever she is I hope you give her lots of love and attention. They are so very loving and special. I have one also that I wonder about. I have been told for $75 they can take a dna sample and say for sure but it really does not matter.....Just enjoy her. She is very pretty and the dark spot on her makes her unique.

Oct 20, 2013
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Just
by: Anonymous

Just love her

Oct 20, 2013
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Coton colors
by: Janice

We have three female cotons! Bailey is white with gray and a little brown. Jetta is all black with a small patch of white on her chin. And Abby is white with gray and black spots. Your dog does look like a coton. But even if she isn't who cares!! You will love her just the same I'm sure!

Oct 20, 2013
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Black on tail
by: Anonymous

My Gabby has a little touch of black on her tail and on the ends of her ears. Very much like your dog. She could very well be a Coton.
My vet had never seen one before either, but since getting Gabby as a patient she has done a ton of research on them and now knows more than I do about them.

Oct 20, 2013
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Coton
by: Anonymous

My male Coton looks exactly like yours. He is white with black age spots on his skin. He has been DNA tested. Have you considered that? I suspect he is a Coton !

Oct 20, 2013
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Coton color
by: K Showen

Cotons can be white, black and white, or Tricolor. Yours sure looks like a Coton!

Oct 20, 2013
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Coton??? Or not
by: Carole

It looks like one to me. My Coton, Bentley is black and white. I don't see any reason why yours couldn't have black on the tail. Most vets have never seen one before. No vet around me had even heard of the breed.

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Our Coton's nose is color is fading - has anyone seen this?

We have a year old Coton de Tulear who has great pigmentation. He has always had a prominent black nose, but recently we noticed that the color is fading to almost a liver color. Not brown, but slightly pink.

We first noticed the change in November and it has continued to fade. He goes to doggy daycare and at first we thought that maybe they were using bleach on the floor that might be fading the color. I spoke with the owner and they use very strict standards while cleaning the floors in regards to chemicals. We use stainless steel bowls for feeding, that I wash nightly. Has anyone experienced the fading? I read some articles about "snow nose", but it doesn't seem to be prominent in the Coton breed. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!

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Feb 06, 2013
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Jonah's nose turning pink NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah (Az)

I remembered reading this awhile ago so I thought I would see if I could find the post again. Jonah just turned 5 in Dec. Within the last month I have noticed that Jonah's nose has gone from black to the tip turning pink.

Now he does not drink or eat out of plastic. Even thou I live in AZ he is not in the sun alot. If he goes outside to lay he picks the shade & the same at the dog park under a tree. So I know he has never been sunburnt. We take our walks in the morn. when the weather is cool. I just thought in case urs is still pink it seems a normal part of their life. I know as my Silky's got older their noses tended to lighten up. Hope all is well w/ur Coton.

Feb 14, 2012
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Anthony
by: Anonymous

Cotons can have pink noses - has to do with their genetics. Some turn brown or black and some just stay pink.

Feb 14, 2012
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Nose
by: Anthony

So if a coton has a pink nose is it not a coton? No this is not sarcasm his is an actual question. We got our Tweek in mauritius which is close to madagascar and he has a pinkish nose.

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Feb 01, 2012
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Depigmentation of the nose
by: Vicky & Jonah (Az)

"Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook"

Vitaligo: Condition of pigmentation of the nose (It may extend to the lips also.) Thou the nose & lips frequently pigmented early in life, gradually the blk. fades to choc. brn. Although no known cure, some dogs recover on their own.

Snow nose: Cond. where blk. pig. on nose lightens in winter, darkens in summer. Commonly occurs in white coated dogs. There appears to be a hereditary predisposition for this condition which runs in certain lines. Var. causes include cold weather rubbing nose in snow, weak sunlight & lack of iron or vitamins in the diet. As they grow older cycles repeat themselves, the nose often remains permanently light-colored. THIS IS NOT A DISEASE. IT IS PRIMARY COSMETIC PROB. Home remedies have been advocated. Success questionable.

Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis: Eating from plastic or rubber bowls. Due to hypersensitivity of skin. Nasal skin becomes irritated & inflamed. There is lose of normal pigmentation. Condition corrected by feeding from a glass or stainless steel bowl.

Gale's comment earlier to me thou sounds more realistic. I have heard numerous times ie. Dogs 101 etc. that as the dog matures their nose just lightens. It is in the genes.

Jonah thou all white as a puppy now has beige hair coming in on the tips of his back, on his face & around his ears & feet. It is just in his gene's & it makes him who he is.

Jan 31, 2012
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Coton noses
by: Gale

Luc's big black nose was one of the things I fell in love with when I first saw him. Over the years he has had periods where his nose went from black to brown and then back to black. Right now, it's turning brown again, but I don't know if it's his genes, his food, or his environment. Of course he looks cute no matter what color his nose is, but I love that bold black nose against the white coat.

The breeder told me that the loss of pigmentation was more common in white Cotons than with the tri-color or black and white Cotons - just a genetic trait.

Jan 31, 2012
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Ours is Fading, too
by: LuLu's Mom

Our LuLu's nose color just began fading. She's about 18 months old. My parents have her brother and his nose started fading last month. Hmmmmmm. . . . Any insight into this would be helpful.
Thanks!

Jan 31, 2012
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GASTON'S NOSE
by: GASTON

My former Coton, Gaston's nose faded once after a sunburn. We spent a week at the beach and his nose flaked & left little spots on his black nose.

Jan 31, 2012
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nose color
by: Laura

Both of my cotons noses have faded some, the vet told me it is natual aging....but at a year, I don't know. Ask the vet. Also, it seems to come and go a little.

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Coton eye pigmentation

My Coton has no pigmentation around one of her eyes. Her one eye appears smaller and pink. Is this common? I live in Florida and I worry about the sun on her eye.

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Jul 02, 2015
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Coton eye pigmentation NEW
by: Anonymous

My puppy who is 5 months old has the same issue and came from Florida..

Aug 16, 2013
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Not to worry! NEW
by: Berty

Don't worry, the pigment will actually grow in _over time_. One of our first cottons we got (we now have 4), had no pigment on his entire left eye. But, many years later, it grew in very, very slowly and now both of his eyes look like her wears black eyeliner. He is gorgeous!!

As for keeping them out of the sun, you do need to do that anyway because they are white dogs. You should use a conditioning spray that has sunscreen in it and watch their daily sun exposure when they go outside.

Mar 28, 2013
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Tica has the same kind of eyes NEW
by: Cecilia - Brazil

Hi!!!!
My female coton has the same kind of skin color around the yes : the left one is light pink and the right one has some brown stains. I was also worried, because I live in Brazil - São Paulo, and the weather is very hot in Summer. I talked to the Vet and also to the breeder and they said it's not a problem. It's just a characteristic of my dog. Despite of their opinions, I avoid walking my dog from 9 AM to 5 PM, when it hot.
I'm going to send a Tica's picture to show you her eyes.
Warm regards from Brazil!!!
Cecília and Tica (my ten months female coton)

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color change

by Judy
(Ohio)

Under the question section, I had asked if my new puppy will change his colors

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May 05, 2014
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Some change.. NEW
by: Margo

My 11 month old boy was mostly black with tan paws, face & belly when he was a baby. Over time, the tan turned to white but the back stayed black so, now, he's more handsome than ever!

Apr 29, 2014
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color change NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah

I am so sorry to hear your loss of Shelties. That is 1 more breed I would like. I had plans originally for a rescue female Sheltie but the opportunity for a Coton came up which was on my bucket list from some 25 yrs ago.

I get that I can have more then 1 & at times have had 2 & 3 dogs in my family. I guess I feel 1 is enough since it makes it easier to travel & visit friends with.

Jonah is a grt 8 traveler & well bhaved house guest. No shedding perfect.

I'm so excited for you which I'm sure you r 2 in bringing your puppy home. (-:

Apr 28, 2014
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can't wait to get my puppy home
by: Judy

I should get him around May 17. The breeders are so nice. They even took a video of him for mgr to watch. I haven't got a name yet, kind of difficult. I have always owned Shelties, but both of my boys passed away within a week of each other. They were inseparable. So now my new adventure with a Coton. Any suggestions for names greatly appreciated. Thanks

Apr 28, 2014
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see other Coton colors
by: Iris

look to the column of choices on the left "your pics and stories". You'll see Tuffy "tri colored"and then Tuffy again, all white, as well as other multicolored Cotons. I also wonder how many of those puppies change to white or kept their colors as adult dogs?

Apr 28, 2014
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Puppy color change
by: Iris

I have posted a family album of my dog Tuffy with is mom and dad, both white, but puppy Tuffy as a newborn was white with black around the eyes with big brown, tan, and beige spots, until after a few months his hair changed and got matted underneath. I took him to a groomer and she shae all of Tuffy's hair off! When his hair grew back, it was all white with grey hair on the ears. He looked like a completely different dog! Maybe you can find those picture here and see what I mean. Good luck with you new sweet puppy.
love Iris and Tuffy.

Apr 28, 2014
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Color Change
by: Vicky & Jonah

Your pup is simply adorable. It's so much fun looking at that little puppy face. You just want to grasp your own Coton & hug & give them a big kiss.

What your puppys name & simply gorgeous colors.

Apr 28, 2014
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color change
by: sherry cotton candie

Hi Judy,
Most coton puppies are born white with spots/patches of coloring or just all white. When we got Cotton she was white with beige ears and 3 separate patches of beige on her back.

She will be 4 in aug. and her coloring is really fading. After a bath she almost appears solid white now. I read somewhere where they have a fading gene in them that makes them lose their color as they age. Guess time will tell about that.

Regardless, your puppy is so cute. Enjoy and could you post more pics in the future? They are just the very best dogs.

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My coton de tulear has blue eyes. He is perfectly standard in every other way. Have you ever heard of this?

by Debbie
(Massena,NY)

My purebreed coton has registration papers but he has blue eyes and ive tead all cotons have brown eyes? Any ideas about that?

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Nov 05, 2013
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blue eyed puppy
by: Anonymous

I would like to see a photo of the blue eyed puppy if at all possible.

Sep 20, 2013
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Coton blue eyes
by: Vicky & Jonah

I have read about Cotons w/blue eyes. It is not a fault.

Sep 14, 2013
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Coton with ight eyes
by: katheen

Hello,
I am wondering if you received your blue eyed Coton from a Breeder?
If so, which one?
Or do you know where /he/she came from?
My Coton was euthanized 2 days ago after giving me and everyone she met amost 17 years of unconditional LOVE.
Kathleen
310-489-2640

Feb 01, 2013
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Blue eyed coton
by: sherry cotton candie

I have never seen a blue eyed one either ... but he sounds beautiful to me also. Regardless of color on coat or in the eyes you have chosen a wonderful breed.

Whenever possible could you post a pic. Enjoy him.

Jan 31, 2013
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reminded of my dog with blue eyes
by: Iris Miller

I had forgotten about my Coton Tuffy;s eye color when he was a puppy.Besides being beautifully tri colored he had violet blue eyes like Liz Taylor. Tuffy's eyes seemed to shift from blue to brown, then he got his adult coat,the hair turned all white with grey on the ears and brown eyes. It was almost as if he'd changed to a different dog! When e is wet in the bath,you can still see the spots on his skin that had colored hair when he was a puppy.
When I was a kid my parents had a female Collie and a male Australian Shepherd.He had one blue eye and one brown eye. It was kind of spooky looking. They made a mixed breed litter of puppies with patched coloring of the Shepherd. One of the puppies came out pure white with light blue eyes. The dog was beautiful and gentle but totally blind.He followed his mother by scent and stayed close to her. The father Australian Shepherd had a wild streak and managed to get the back yard gate open whenever he wanted to go hunting. He would go find a farm and bring home something to eat,(I'll spare you the details).One day he took Whitey the blind puppy for a "walk" and made him disappear. My dad brought home a floppy eared puppy we named Flipper, and soon The Shepherd took that one away and lost him.

Jan 31, 2013
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blue eyes
by: Vicky & Jonah (Az)

Some dog breeds that have an all white coat can end up w/blue eyes. Some will out grow it which means they will turn brown. I have not looked up if it was a fault in the breed as far as show. Besides the normal aussies, husky's theirs a couple more breeds that are born mostly w/blue eyes.

In my old dog breed book where I 1st read of Cotons (25 yrs ago) tri color, black & wht. etc were never mentioned. Cotons were classified as white coat w/a touch of tan on muzzle & ears possible.

I never have investigated where the tri color & 2 color Cotons came from. I have always assumed it is probably because many Coton breeders also breed Havenese. I am not pointing a finger but all dogs in one way or another r mutts & if certain traits need to be critiqued, by breeding in a comparable gene poll it improves the stock.

Which would have introduced color into the Coton breed. If u only breed white w/white(old school) u have more of a chance to bring out blue eyes.

Myself I think ur puppy sounds unique & cute as a button. If u plan to breed the odds of the pups having blue eyes is only a little better then ever winning the lottery. Probably the only way another would have blue eyes is if it runs in ur breeders gene pool. Most breeders r wonderful people & will share any info u would like to inquire about. Looking forward to a picture of ur newly acquired unique Coton.

Jan 31, 2013
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Blue Eyes
by: Gale

Luc had emerald green eyes when he was a puppy and he was so striking. He's still cute with his big dark eyes, but green eyes on a white dog are just so stunning.

I've never seen a blue-eyed Coton. Send us a picture if you can. He must be beautiful!!

Jan 31, 2013
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Blue eyed beauties
by: Anonymous

This is a "blue dilute" and it occurs 25 percent of the time. They are considered pet quality.
I personally think they are gorgeous and should be breedable.

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Coton Coloring

by Judy
(US)

I'm getting a puppy that is completely brown with accent colors of black. Will it still turn white?

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Sep 09, 2014
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Mine was Brown/Black but now Light Beige NEW
by: Anonymous

Hello. My Sammi was mostly all brown with black markings, and his undercoat was a cream color, now at 8 months he's completely cream colored. I love it. I cannot post a picture, but hope you get the idea.

May 01, 2014
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pictures of tri colored puppies that are now adults NEW
by: Judy

Anxious to see if anyone had a Brown and black Cotton as a puppy and how they look like now as an adult. Thank you in advance for your pics

Apr 27, 2014
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Judy NEW
by: Anonymous

Love to see a picture of your new puppy! Our coton is 15 months old. He was black and white as a puppy, but now has some brown around his face. Also his black patches are more speckled now. I don't think cotons are known for getting lighter as they age. Regardless, enjoy your new dog! We love ours so much. Cotons are the best!

Apr 27, 2014
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Coton Coloring NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah

No. A white Coton starts out white. Most white Cotons eventually get some light tan/beige on them also.

I'm sure your Coton will b gorgeous with their Cole d. Looking forward to pics.

Apr 27, 2014
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Faded but not White
by: Candilea

I bought a black and white Coton puppy. At the time, his black patches were solid and dark. Now, as soon as 10 months old, they have faded to gray and even revealed some hints of brown. I don't think the patches will completely fade to white, but the colors are less vibrant than when we first got him.

my advice: Take lots of photos of your puppy as he grows up!

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My cotton has a light brown or pinkish nose, j want to know if he is a pure bree.

by Claudette
(Honduras)

My coton has a light brown or pinkish nose, I want to know if he is a pure breed.

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Jul 25, 2015
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Pure Coton?
by: Bentley's Mom

Your Coton has a look similar to my Bentley. At 7 weeks he had a pink nose which filled in as he got older. However, his one eye has only a partial black lined ring around it. This means they have low pigmentation...very common in white coated dogs. Does your coton have a spotted body underneath all that white hair? The pinkish or light skin pigment is just coming out in the nose and eye area. But you look to have a Coton whose skin pigment is just under developed in those areas. Be sure, as I do to keep the hair around the top of the pink eye a little longer to protect from the sun. You can dab a bit of sunscreen on the nose if burning is an issue, but not if it gets ingested.

Jun 13, 2015
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pure breed
by: Vicky & Jonah

Any pure breed dog can be born w/lack of pigmentation in their nose. It just happens. They cannot be shown this way since in a Coton breed a black nose is required. Other than that the only way any one knows if their dog is a purebreed is a DNA test if they question hereditary. Usually the cost is $100. & under.

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What's the difference in a Mink coton de tulear vs the regular coat cotons?

by Jenny
(Canada)

Can you tell me a little about mink cotons, how much of they color will change.

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Aug 02, 2014
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mink color Coton de Tulear NEW
by: Vicky & Jonah

In the last year I have seen the word mink pop up in Coton Dr Tulear descriptions. My understanding is that it's a coat color.

The way I understand it is it is in reference to the coat color. All Cotons coats r considered more on the side of human hair then dog hair. Now most Cotons have a cotton feel. If the Cotons hair is more on the Silky feel meaning it lays & grow straighter it is said that more of the Maltese gene is predominate. Which at one time the Maltese because of temperament & coat was used to create what we now call the Coton Dr Tulear.

Both coats r fine when it come to showing a Coton. My opinion is that the word mink is being used as a buzz selling feature word when the coat has the color of mink to make people think it is a new breed of Coton.

If you would like to see what the color of mink looks like just Bing/Google it & you can see swatch color from paint sites like Sherwin Williams.

Hope this helps

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