Favorite Coton de Tulear Resources

If you’re like me, you want to give your dog the absolute best life, whether that’s understanding what makes them tick, keeping them healthy naturally, or simply learning how to enjoy more happy moments together.

On this page, I’ve gathered my favorite books, e-books, and websites that I believe every Coton de Tulear owner (or any devoted dog lover) should have in their toolkit. These resources have helped me navigate everything from quirky puppy phases to holistic wellness and have made my bond with dogs even stronger.

I hope you find something that teaches you something new, or simply makes life with your dog a little richer.

Coton de Tulear Books

Meet the Cotons, Everything You Need to Know About Living with and Loving the Wonderful and Quirky Coton de Tulear. I'm quite biased since I wrote the book, but after almost 2 decades of being a Coton parent and writing a Coton blog, I felt compelled to share all the valuable information I learned along the way.

Coton De Tulear (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) This book is well written and one of the first Coton de Tulear resources available from booksellers. It's a great start for Coton parents who want to learn about the history, basic grooming needs, and characteristics of the breed. It's not the best resource for training or health issues.

How to Groom A Coton de Tulear The Right Way. This book is hit or miss when it comes to availability, but when it is, it has very helpful information to help those who groom their own dogs.(Check status, as the cost fluctuates as well as the availability)

Note: Unfortunately, there are several books the proclaim to be experts on the breed, but they are very generic and many of them are written by AI without first hand knowledge of this breed. Check the reviews!

General Dog Ownership - Books

Puppy Culture Program. A comprehensive guide to raising a healthy, happy, well-behaved puppy. It includes must-have information on puppy development, training, problem solving, nutrition, and more.

Puppy Primer by Patricia McConnell. This is a must, especially if you're a first time puppy owner or it's been a number of years since those chaotic puppy days. It's easy to read and has invaluable tips and advice.

Small Dogs, Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Your Little Dog, Revised Edition You just can't treat a small dog the same way you treat a big dog, at least not physically. This is a great resource to help you have the best relationship with little dog.

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs. Wonderful insight into how dogs see humans, and how to build empathy and understanding with your dog. It's less of a how-to, and more of a behavioral psychology lens. The author, an applied animal behaviorist, helps owners understand how to adjust their actions to foster better understanding and a stronger bond with their dogs

I’m Still Here: A Dog's Purpose Forever. This is not your typical how to grieve book. It looks like a children's book with short pages and beautiful illustrations. And while it does a lovely job to help kids process loss and grief, it's for us adults as well. I read this after my dog Lucy died and I couldn't stop crying. It's a great reminder that our dogs might leave us physically, but the love remains always.

Dog Health and Wellbeing - Books

The Forever Dog by Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Shaw Becker. This is one of the best resources I’ve found, consolidating everything you want to know about dog health and longevity. I highlighted practically the entire book. Invaluable!

Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook. This 4th edition is over 25 years old and is still a reliable reference for virtually any health issue you can think of - from fleas to cancer you'll find it in this book.

Find And Heal Your Pet’s Silent Pain: Learn to hear your pet’s silent cries for help. Never again miss hidden pain, anxiety, and trauma. Dr. Ed helped me when my dog Lucy was suffering with her neurological issues. When conventional medicine couldn't help us any longer, Dr. Ed's holistic energy work, alternative medicine suggestions, and his compassion were extremely helpful.

Resources for finding a Coton de Tulear

Petfinder
Coton de Tulear Clubs
Coton de Tulear Rescue
General Info on finding a Coton

Other Important Resources:

Dogfood Advisor. Want to learn if your dog's food is healthy, nutritious, or safe? This website will provide detailed analysis of thousands of dog foods and help you make the right decision on what to feed your dog. Sign up for their free e-mail notifications when there's a dog food recall.

Join our Facebook community of Coton lovers. Another of our favorite Coton de Tulear resources - chat with other "Coton people" from all over the world.

Coton FAQs. Ask a question about this rare breed or provide answer to others' questions. Visitors to this site have shared their own expertise and experience so we can all learn more about our Cotton Dogs.

Share your Photos & Stories. Tell us about your Coton. Your dog may even end up in our monthly newsletter.

Did I miss something? Let me know so I can share it with everyone!