When our golden retriever died a year and a half ago, I seriously thought it would be my last dog…probably because that’s what Gabriel kept telling me. Anushka was a big part of our lives, and I could never think of replacing her. Fast forward to the present, and isn’t it great how things can change! After babysitting our friend’s dog for a week, Gabriel had a change of heart and realized that our home – and our lives – were ready for another canine companion.
So the search began. I agreed to consider a smaller breed dog (gone was the fantasy of having an Old English Sheepdog), and after diligent searching, a rare breed I’d never heard of kept coming to the forefront: the Coton de Tulear. After visiting with a local breeder, spending time with the dogs, and seeing their happy and friendly disposition (a must!), we all agreed we’d found the breed we were looking for.
In just one week Madeline will be part of our family – we can’t wait!
by Lorraine Marie
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