Old Snowmass Cotons

Old Snowmass Cotons Molly's Unsinkable Legacy

2011-11-13T13:41:00.001-07:00

We are honored to present Old Snowmass Cotons Molly's Unsinkable Legacy from Molly's last litter. She has given me a lasting gift that I am so grateful to receive. She is my blessed Thanksgiving!

Happy Coton Halloween

2011-10-29T22:19:00.001-06:00

Happy Halloween from Old Snowmass Cotons.
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Fall means puppies

2011-10-15T21:14:00.000-06:00

Daffodil-And then there was one Coton de Tulear Puppy

2011-06-23T19:46:00.004-06:00

Guess who's still here. Guess who may or may not find her forever home because she's here. I don't know. I'm getting less and less decisive as I get older.

Anyway, she's a marvelous little girl. She's getting into going to all the summertime events such as farmer's markets, road trips with Big Mama, shopping, planting, eating the plants, chasing the cats, harassing the other dogs. All that fun puppy stuff.

Here's some photos after her weekly bath. She gets so dirty so there's no let up on her baths.

Update: Daffodil is no longer available.

Daffodil-And then there was one

2011-06-05T19:15:00.002-06:00

Daffoidl was being held back in consideration of possibly staying here for our breeding program. But because she is the sister of Tanner and 1/2 sister of Harvey Duke, I thought it best I find her the most wonderful home in the world.

She really is pick of the litter and the whole Coton package. She loves to play, loves people, gets along well with the other dogs, is confident, has a beautiful coat and is just a love bug.

If you're interested in speaking with me about Daffodil please e-mail me at:

snowcoton@gmail.com

Coton de Tulear Girls

2011-05-05T11:03:00.004-06:00

Here are the girls who are now 6 weeks old and full of girly fun and sass. They are so much fun at this age and they love to play ambush. The girls are typical girls and a bit more independent than the "in your face" boys and are very busy exploring all over the place. Weaning is coming along well and they love their puppy food and chicken. They are so much fun and are so adorable that I'm finding I play with them almost too much.

Coton de Tulear Spring Litter - The Boys

2011-05-05T10:55:00.005-06:00

Here are Patrick and Peter at 6 weeks of age. They're now eating 3 meals a day and are playing like normal rambunctious Coton de Tulear boys. They're very loving and sweet, just like a Coton puppy should be.

Coton de Tulear Playtime

2011-05-05T10:35:00.006-06:00

Springtime in the Rockies (finally) and puppies will play. They're loving the outside and all the new play things available to them like sticks, leaves and grass. Woo hoo. I set up some play tents and tunnels which will keep them busy for ever in between nap time. We have 5 happy playful Coton de Tulear who we're very proud to show you.

Cotons and a Bolognese need homes ASAP

2011-04-25T09:21:00.006-06:00

COTONS NEED HOMES !

There are 3 Cotons and 1 Bolognese in Michigan who need to find loving and caring homes. Their breeder/owner recently passed away and these dogs need homes ASAP. There are 2 female Cotons, 1 male Coton and a female Bolognese. If you can give these special babies a caring home, please let me know.

Happy Easter

2011-04-23T14:40:00.004-06:00

A Happy Coton de Tulear Easter to everyone! May all the blessings of health, happiness and joy be with you throughout the year!

Coton de Tulear Easter Puppies

2011-04-23T14:32:00.003-06:00

The puppies are 5 weeks old and are preparing for the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Now they're all old enough to play and run around with each other. They're so much fun! The boys are very outgoing and rarin' to go and the girls are being typical Coton girls. The weaning process is coming along.

Coton de Tulear Boys and Girls at 4 weeks

2011-04-18T15:59:00.007-06:00

Here they are at 4 weeks of age. The boys are 3 days older than the girls and it's starting to show it. The boys are just a little more "into" the world than the girls and are awake a little longer.

Everyone is getting out in the house with everyone for a while every day.

So far Peter seems to have the best coat and has a pretty playful personality. Patrick is a clown, he hops around trying to run but he ends up looking like a Mexican jumping bean. Daffodil has the most gorgeous head and has a good coat as well. Little Tulip loves to lunge at the toys and is the sweetest thing. Robin is the adventurer, she is always roaming around checking everything out.

Enjoy.

Coton de Tulear Play Pen

2011-04-18T15:50:00.003-06:00

I finally set up a pen for all the puppies and the two mamas. Boys in the left corner, girls in the right. I originally had a divider to separate the two mamas. That didn't work because Sierra could figure out how to get around and/or over the divider so I took it away for everyone to be together.

But then Sierra decided all the puppies were hers which left Cheyenne with out her boys.

It just didn't quite work out the way I'd planned so they're now in separate pens again. The puppies get together, without mamas, a few times a day to play and eat each others faces.

Hopefully when they're weaned the mamas will be a little more accomodating and will allow one big party.

Coton de Tulear-The First Meal

2011-04-13T14:16:00.004-06:00

Now that the puppies are 3 weeks old it's time they begin the weaning process. Yay! Some puppies love it and begin eating right away, others turn their noses up and walk away. Peter loves the food, Patrick isn't a fan.

Coton de Tulear Boys and Girls

2011-04-06T18:06:00.005-06:00

The boys are 18 days old and the girls are 15 days old in these photos. Although they're 3 days apart, they're all the same weights and all look very similar. They could be 1 litter.

Coton de Tulear Boys and Girls

2011-04-06T18:00:00.005-06:00

Today I put both litters together so that the girls and the boys could all meet. Of course they proceeded to fall asleep instead of getting to know each other.

The boys are trying to walk and the girls are only thinking about it. They're beginning to interact with their mother and me and love to be held.

Life will change quite a bit for these puppies when they begin to hear and regulate their own temperature. Then the real fun begins for all of us.

Coton de Tulear Spring Litter - The Girls 2 weeks old (almost)

2011-04-03T15:23:00.004-06:00

Although the boys are 3 days older than the girls, the girls opened their eyes on the same day as the boys. Everyone is thriving and enjoying their new toys that they now can see.

Coton de Tulear Spring Litter - The Boys 2 weeks old

2011-04-03T15:20:00.003-06:00

Cheyenne with her boys. She's so proud and so ready to go out and play. Peter and Patrick have their eyes open and can now see their toys and their Mama.

Coton de Tulear Spring Litter - The Girls

2011-03-26T16:17:00.003-06:00

Sierra and Remy have welcomed 3 stunning baby girls! All have color but Daffodil has the least and has no body color. She is also the largest puppy. Sweet Robin has some wonderful markings with the special "star" on the top of her head. And Robin is a beautiful mink girl who will retain some of her color.

All puppies are thriving, and Mama's are happy and healthy!

This is the first time we've had an all male litter and an all female litter. You just never know what Mother Nature has in store for us.

Coton de Tulear Spring Litter - The Boys

2011-03-26T15:26:00.004-06:00

The Puppies are finally here safe and sound! Spring is in the air and Cheyenne and Tanner brought us their very first litter, 2 handsome boys!

"Patrick" has color on one side of his head and has an adorable round brown spot on his back and "Peter" has color on both sides of his head with color on the butt of his tail.

These twins are just dreamy.

Harvey Duke

2011-02-24T20:49:00.005-07:00

This is Harvey Duke at a ripe old age of 17 months. I hadn't taken any "groomed" photos of him in a year so figured maybe it's about time.

He's a wonderful happy boy. Small and straight in structure with a sweet sweet disposition. We're hoping Harvey will have his first litter with Molly sometime this summer.

Big News in Snowmass.....we're expecting puppies next month, towards the end of March!

Stay Tuned.

Merry Christmas from Old Snowmass Cotons

2010-12-13T18:51:00.001-07:00

Merry Christmas to Everyone. May the blessings this special holiday brings you and yours be with throughout the New Year to come. Peace on Earth and Goodwill to men!

Kris

Bogie is home

2010-11-09T14:47:00.004-07:00

Baby Bogie went home this past weekend and our home is without a puppy in out house for the first time in forever. Although there's loud, happy and boisterous Coton adults, it's just not the same without a baby around.

All puppies get a bath before they go home so they're nice and clean. Here's Bogie after his bath.

Such a handsome and happy boy. We were so blessed to be his first family.

Baby Bogie

2010-10-28T11:07:00.003-06:00

Baby Bogie, almost 9 weeks old. Bogs is getting ready to move to Colorado Springs and just had witnessed his first snow.

Bogie jumped into my laundry basket and proceeded to look too cute for words. He looks a lot like his daddy so is a very handsome little guy.

Fall in Snowmass

2010-10-18T18:30:00.007-06:00

With the exceptional Fall weather we've experienced this year, the younger Coton kids have had ample opportunity to run and play in the yard. Fun times for all!

Tanner, Cheyenne and Harvey Duke are the Three Musketeers and in constant run/play motion. Sierra and Molly try to break into the "click" but are not always successful. There's nothing like a gaggle of running happy Cotons.

Halloween Oldies but Goodies

2010-10-18T18:08:00.005-06:00

Here are some of my scary Halloween photos of the babies from the days of yore. Always fun to see them again at this time of year when witches and goblins roam the streets.

Boo!

Spring Puppies Happy in Forever Homes

2010-10-18T17:32:00.007-06:00

One of the pleasures of breeding is receiving fun updates and photos of puppies in their forever homes. It warms your heart to see them so happy, loved and cared for. These puppies were in Colby's last litter this spring. As you can see they're settled into their homes living the good life.

The puppy that was "Lindsey" is the bottom photo and she's the belle of a very busy family living on the plains. It's nice to see the color on her head is still there. She's a big girl who is loved by all!

The other puppy was "Carmela" and she has the opportunity to travel between the west coast and Colorado. She has 2 big sisters who adore her and have adorned her puppy pen with pink. After these photos were taken she had her first hair cut, no shag.

It's my firm belief that each puppy finds their way to the family they're are meant to be with forever. It's my job as breeder to make that magical connection happen. It's just all a labor of love from beginning to forever.

Molly's Blue Ribbon Litter

2010-08-28T19:20:00.003-06:00

Molly's litter qualifies as an American Coton Club Blue Ribbon litter. This signifies parents of litters that have surpassed the minimum health testing requirements set forth in the ACC Health Testing Program.

Molly has had normal test results for CERF, CMR, Thyroid, Patella, Cardiac and has had a full blood panel.

Rocky Mountain High has earned his CHIC in OFA having cleared his OFA hips/elbows, Cardiac, Patella, and Thyroid. He's also had his CERF, clear for CMR, vWD and has a normal blood panel.

To view the ACC Blue Ribbon program please go to:

http://www.americancotonclub.com/blueribbon.htm

The Colorado Peach Litter

2010-08-27T16:06:00.002-06:00

Molly Brown and Rocky Mountain High had 3 beautiful Coton peach puppies on August 26. Colorado is at the peak of the Palisade Peach season and I'll be canning next week so thought it was fitting to name these little puppies peaches.

Elberta is the only girl and she's a beautiful mink girl. Suncrest is a handsome light champagne boy with a white crest on his head and chest. Hale is the spitting image of his studly Daddy.

All are doing just fine and settling into their little nursery.

Strange Blog

2010-08-27T15:58:00.000-06:00

I'd like to apologize for the look of the blog, I'm not quite sure how to explain it. Anyway, I'm trying to fix it but may ultimately need a new Blog. Hang in there I'll continue to post.

Shipping Pets in Cargo-Terrible Idea

2010-08-05T07:57:00.004-06:00

Old Snowmass Cotons never ships puppies in airline cargo, and this is why.
It's NOT safe!!!
Please read about how seven, yes 7, puppies died in cargo flying on American Airlines between Tulsa and Chicago, in the Summer! They died because they got too hot. Duh.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/05/national/main6744756.shtml?tag=stack
Inexcusable and completely preventable. Tragic!
In case you ever wondered why I won't ship puppies, now you know.

Happy 4th of July

2010-07-04T12:22:00.004-06:00

Happy 4th of July!
"We hold these thruths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"!

God Bless America and our Troops who make our freedom possible every single day!

Natural Balance FOOD RECALL

2010-06-20T09:21:00.002-06:00

Natural Balance has recalled their Chicken and Sweet Potato variety of dry dog food. Please see links below.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/natural-balance-pet-foods-inc-announces-a-voluntary-recall-of-natural-balance-sweet-potato--chicken-dry-dog-food-due-to-a-possible-health-risk-96675044.html

http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/letter_from_president.html

Jimmy

2010-06-13T13:52:00.004-06:00

Jimmy is so mature for his age and very intelligent. He's very sweet and is very laid back. He loves to play with his sisters, nibble on his chewies and play "ambush". He's just fine with anything that comes his way and is no hurry to get up from his naps.

The puppies are finally clean after having their 1st bath. They didn't care much for the bath, despite adoring the water sprinkler, but they all survived the ordeal.

Lindsey

2010-06-13T13:46:00.005-06:00

The puppies are 8 weeks old and full of themselves and fun playtime. Lindsey's personality is bigger than life with her homecoming queen mentality. She knows she's cute and smart and let's you know all about it.

Carmela

2010-06-13T13:41:00.003-06:00

Carmela is a small darling girl with a huge personality! She is so friendly, happy and loving, a very special girl

Fun in the yard

2010-05-24T10:57:00.003-06:00

I took the puppies out in the yard for the first time while some of the older dogs played. They just love running and playing in the green grass and tell the neighborhood all about it.

The young boys

2010-05-24T10:51:00.003-06:00

Tanner is 1 1/2 years old and Harvey is 8 months. Both boys are just marvels, I couldn't more pleased with them. Tanner has a lovely coat, great little personality because he's such a happy boy.

Harvey Duke is all white, petite and has a great little attitude.

Harvey Duke 8 months

2010-05-24T10:48:00.003-06:00

Here is 8 month old Harvey Duke. My little white, loving, fun little guy. What a true joy this child is.

Cheyenne and Rocky Mountain High

2010-05-24T10:38:00.003-06:00

Here is 1 year old Cheyenne and her grandfather Rocky Mountain High.

Cheyenne wanted nothing to do with me her first few months, but now is a true Mama's girl.

Rocky Mountain High is my foundation stud and still has the best coat of everyone. He is the grand Papa but some of his children do not recognize or respect his status.

Both are true delights and enjoy the mountain life.

Puppies are Five weeks old

2010-05-22T18:24:00.003-06:00

The puppies are able to be outside in the afternoons, eating puppy food 2-3 times a day and learning where to pee. They're having a great time but still sleeping a lot of the time

Mother's Love

2010-05-22T18:19:00.002-06:00

Colby is really enjoying her last litter and is the best Mom ever.

Jimmy

2010-05-22T18:12:00.005-06:00

I keep singing "Jimmy oh Jimmy, silly boy, gee what a real swell guy". (From Thoroughly Modern Millie, moons ago). He's a real Mama's boy and it might be hard to wean that child.

Carmela

2010-05-22T18:03:00.003-06:00

That little girl is a true delight. She has certainly blossomed in the last week. She is Miss Petite Personality Plus.

Lindsey

2010-05-22T17:56:00.003-06:00

Lindsey continues to be charming and vivacious. She's way ahead of herself. She was of course the first out of the box.

Carmela

2010-05-09T23:17:00.003-06:00

Carmela is so sweet and adorable. She's not the photogenic ham of her sister Lindsey so her lovely face doesn't always shine in photos. She thought being outside was pretty fun until she got too hot. Their temperature regulation isn't quite 100%. Such a silly girl.

Jimmy

2010-05-09T23:12:00.003-06:00

Jimmy has begun hearing and howling. It's quite something to hear this guy lift his head and start to howl. His Mama isn't quite sure what to think of it. It's amazing what a different world it is now that they can hear.

Lindsey 3w

2010-05-09T23:07:00.002-06:00

Lindsey is having a blast checking out the world and she lets you know what she thinks. Typical for the largest puppy, she's good at getting what she wants.

Puppy Play Place

2010-05-09T22:51:00.005-06:00

I've waiting to use the "baby play place" since I bought it last fall, what a good investment. It's the perfect little place for the puppies when they first come out of their nursery. It's large enough for Mama, the side can be up or down and they have the toys hanging so they can play and chew.

The Peepers are open

2010-05-04T22:25:00.003-06:00

The puppies opened their eyes on their 2 week birthday. Now they're starting to scootch around the pen looking at their toys.

Missy Carmela

2010-05-04T22:21:00.004-06:00

Missy Carmela is the darling petite girl of the litter. She's so mellow and ok with whatever is going on. The true sweetie pie.

No Hitter JImmy

2010-05-04T21:15:00.008-06:00

Jimmy is a little darker on the muzzle than Carmela but other than that, they look so much alike. He's a sweetheart who's in the middle of the pack in weight. He was the last to open his eyes but only a couple of hours behind Lindsey.

Lindsey 2 weeks old

2010-05-04T18:42:00.007-06:00

Here is Lindsey, the first born and largest puppy. Obviously she has first dibs at the milk bar. She is going to be a gorgeous girl, just wait a few weeks.

Colorado Athletes Litter 1 Week

2010-04-25T18:22:00.003-06:00

Olympic gold medalist "Lindsey" Vonn, Colorado Rockies Jimenez "Jimmy" and Denver Nuggets Carmelo Anthony "Carmela" have their 1st week birthday.

Carmela

2010-04-25T18:18:00.001-06:00

Carmela, 1 week

Lindsey

2010-04-25T18:16:00.001-06:00

Lindsey at 1 week

Jimmy

2010-04-25T18:13:00.001-06:00

Here is little Jimmy at 1 week

Lindsey and my new secretary

2010-04-23T17:32:00.003-06:00

I found Lindsey hanging out between the bumper and side of the box. She looks so sweet and smart hanging out under the heat lamp. You can almost imagine her wearing a bikini.

And I'd like to re-introduce you to my new secretary Harvey. Now that he's 7 months old he's old enough to be put to work so he's now answering my e-mail messages. He's quite the boy!

Spring Litter 2010-The Colorado Gold Medal Athletes Litter

2010-04-18T19:02:00.006-06:00

The puppies finally arrived late April 18, 2010. We have 2 beautiful girls and 1 fantastic boy.

The girls are "Lindsey" Vonn, named for our Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn. Lindsey is all white (yes, I know, who woulda ever thunk it) with a little color on her head only.

The other girl is "Carmela" named after Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony. Carmela is a light carmel mink color, feisty little girl.

And last but not least "Jimmy" named after Colorado Rockie's pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez who pitched a No Hitter for the first time in Rockie's history while we waited for the puppies to arrive.

All are doing fine. Please check back for updates as these guys grow and mature into beautiful Coton de Tulear puppies.

There are 3 maybe 4 puppies coming!

2010-04-09T09:11:00.003-06:00

We see 3 puppies but I "feel" 4. Wait and see next week to see how many and what color!

IT'S SPRING.....IT'S SPRING!

2010-03-20T18:12:00.001-06:00

Although it still looks a little wintery outside, it's SPRING!

Yeah baby, we made it through another long (but not as bad) winter in good shape.

Springtime means flowers, green grass and leaves, flip flops and puppies!

Happy St. Patty's Day

2010-03-16T18:16:00.002-06:00

Luck of the Irish Cotons to you!! Drink a Guiness, dance a jig and cheers to the green!

Miss Sophie

2010-03-02T17:33:00.004-07:00

Miss Sophie, 14 months, is the family teacher/tutor and takes her role very seriously. She knows computers, I-pods and her a,b,c's. She puts her glasses on and gets right down to work.

When she's relaxing she enjoys long walks, playing with her neighbors and playtime.

Sophie is excited to hear she will soon have younger siblings. Her proud parents are happy to announce they're expecting in mid-April.

We would be so blessed and lucky to have puppies half as wonderful as Sophie. Her family adores her and can't remember life before she came into their lives. As a breeder, it doesn't get much better than that.

Our friend MC and her new book

2010-02-23T20:50:00.004-07:00

Our friend Mon Cherie aka MC has written her first book which is sure to be a best seller.

Please check out MC's stories about her adventures as being the #1 Coton tourist in the world.

Here's more information and order instructions:

http://http//web.me.com/heidipetran/mycotongirls/Welcome.html

We have met MC and her Mom on a couple of occasions when they have vacationed in the Colorado mountains. Please check out her other adventures in Europe and the US

Happy Valentine's Day

2010-02-09T19:46:00.002-07:00

Harvey, kitty and snow

2010-02-09T18:53:00.003-07:00

Harvey is 4 months old and full of fun. He loves the kitties and will not leave them alone. He wants to play in the worst way.

He is a true love bug.

No AKC for the ACC

2010-01-21T10:07:00.005-07:00

As an ACC Code of Ethics breeder I'm pleased the ACC is taking a strong stand against the Coton de Tulear being recognized by the AKC. Cotons are a rare breed and we wish to save them from the exploitation of puppymills, pet stores, back yard breeders and brokers whose only concern is how much money the breed can make for them. When money is the main concern the care of the dogs diminishes, health and temperament diminishes as does the quality of the breed.

The Coton de Tulear deserves the protection a rare breed, code of ethics breed club and its breeders can afford them.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-22T08:40:00.002-07:00

Merry Christmas~! Peace of Earth and Goodwill to Cotons!

Christmas Card Rejects

2009-12-17T16:30:00.002-07:00

I've been practicing my graphics by creating a bunch of different holiday cards. These did not make the final cut, although I think they're still pretty good, if I do say so myself.

An Old Snowmass Christmas classic

2009-12-09T16:00:00.004-07:00

This photo of Butter Boo the Snowman has become a Christmas classic. I whip it out every year as a kick off to Christmas!

And then there's this other great one from last year's "It's a Wonderful Life" litter. LOL!

Happy Thanksgiving from Old Snowmass Cotons

2009-11-24T21:18:00.002-07:00

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Old Snowmass Cotons wishes everyone a very peaceful, loving and wonderful Turkey Day!

Baby Harvey Meets a Turkey

2009-11-22T16:03:00.003-07:00

Baby Harvey is 9 weeks old and is getting in the Thanksgiving spirit. He met, kissed, ate and conquered his first Turkey. Poor Turkey just did not stand a chance against this fierce and unrelentless puppy!

Indian Summer Coton Puppy Playtime

2009-11-08T20:57:00.004-07:00

Harv is 7 weeks old and playing out in the yard. The weather has been spectacular and he's wandering around the yard, garden and neighborhood.

He's running like a champ and loves to play with the bigger dogs.

Harv thinks he's a big boy but despite being a singleton, likes to be with the rest of the dogs. He loves me and follows me where ever I go. He will be a Mama's boy.

Harv can go to his forever home the end of the month. He is available!

Rocky Mountain Autumn

2009-11-01T21:45:00.003-07:00

Rocky Mountain High in his Fall-like glory plus some pretty Aspen leaves.

Six week old Baby Harvey is growing up....

2009-10-30T16:48:00.000-06:00

Harvey is now almost 6 weeks old, time is flying. I'm hoping to find a home for him here in Colorado. Let me know if you're interested.

He's a playful guy full of confidence, joy and love. He's a totally handsome boy who looks very promising for the show ring. We'll see.

Happy Howling Harvey

2009-10-30T16:28:00.000-06:00

Ohhh Solo Mio.......here he is just howling for no apparent other than having his picture taken. He's our next tenor.

Tanner and Cheyenne

2009-10-30T16:23:00.000-06:00

Cheyenne is 6m old and beautiful even when not groomed. She's quite the Daddy's girl and she looks a little bit like her father too.

Tanner is 10m old and in the tunneling phase. When in the pen he tunnels under the mat then tips the bed on its side so he can be underneath it all. Kind of the "man cave" effect I suppose.

Baby Harv is 4 weeks old

2009-10-18T16:18:00.000-06:00

Wow, time is flying by. Harv is 4 weeks old, out and about in the house and it's almost Halloween.

Harv is pretty remarkable if I do say so myself. He's eating 3 meals a day, and still nursing so he may grow into a big boy. I don't know, he's only a little over 1 lb, and that's not big for a Coton male at this age.

When he's ready for a nap he climbs into his crate so I'm thinking training this guy will be a breeze. I've thought before and was wrong, so who knows.

Baby Harv growing up

2009-10-18T16:13:00.000-06:00

Baby Harvey is old enough now to go out in the Indian Summer sunshine, when it's there. He's not quite sure what to think but he puts up with it.

He also is hanging out with us in a pen in the living room so he can be with all of us and watch a little football.

He still prefers his pen in the puppy room and that's when he really plays and gets going.

Yummy Feet

2009-10-14T17:29:00.000-06:00

Harv just loves to lay on his back, roll around and eat his feet. He LOVES his feet. And they're pretty big feet too, no wonder he loves his food, He might be a big boy, we'll see.

You can tell from his face he's quite the character. And so smart. When it's time to go to sleep he climbs into his crate, nuzzles into the plush toys and take a nap.

Just precious!

Harv's First Meal

2009-10-14T17:23:00.000-06:00

Baby Harv showed interest in his Mommy's food when he was 10 days old, he really wanted that chicky. On his 3 week birthday he finally got his wish......his first taste of chicky, goats milk and yogurt.

He ate the whole thing. Loves his food.

Weaning should be no problemo.

Harvest Moon 2 Weeks Old

2009-10-05T17:43:00.000-06:00

Harvest Moon turned 2 weeks old on Sunday the day of the official Harvest Moon.

Harvey is a robust 2 weeks old who opened his eyes on day 11 and is beginning to be a little porker who enjoys his meals. I caught him with his head in his Mommy's bowl of food when he was 9 days old. He's all ready a big fan of chicken and just didn't understand why he wasn't allowed to eat it. "Well dude you have no teeth yet".

He's a remarkable little guy who's not going to be spoiled at all, nope, won't happen.

Cheyenne 5 Months Old

2009-10-05T17:41:00.001-06:00

Tanner 9 Months Old

2009-10-05T17:38:00.000-06:00

Harvest Moon is 10 days old

2009-09-30T12:50:00.000-06:00

Baby Harvest Moon aka Harv is 10 days old and happy to report he's thriving!!

He had rough time a week ago when he decided eating was no fun. Big Mama fed him throughout the day, got his warmth and blood sugar up and has been thriving ever since. He doubled his birth weight in 8 days which is totally on schedule.

He is the sweetest boy ever!

He's figured out where the heat is. He's all ready picked out a favorite toy even though he can't see it yet. I have toys, blankets and obstacles in the box to keep him company and warm.

You can see where his littel eyes are beginning to peek out at you. Won't be long until both peepers are open.

Enjoy the photos of this sweet little guy, a special gift from God.

Announcing Old Snowmass Cotons Harvest Moon

2009-09-23T16:50:00.000-06:00

Announcing the arrival of

Old Snowmass Cotons Harvest Moon!

Sierra's Baby Boy

2009-09-23T16:42:00.000-06:00

Old Snowmass Cotons is proud to announce Sierra gave birth on September 20, 2009, to a handsome Baby Boy!

Big Mama was too early in her mating with Jack aka Jespersens' Eros in Effigy, thus we have one very special boy.

Sierra is an excellent mother and attends to his every need and desire. She hardly ever leaves his side.

Although he's a tiny little guy, he has a huge personality all ready.

Please enjoy his photos taken when he was 1 day old.

Tanner and Cheyenne

2009-08-22T16:24:00.000-06:00

Good grief August is almost over, kids are back to school and football starts. I'm sorry where did Summer go? I blinked and it's almost done.

Tanner is now almost 8 months old and Cheyenne is a whopping 4 months now.

Tanner is really favoring his Daddy Remy right now but can also see his beautiful Mother in his face too. Cheyenne still looks like a beautiful princess favoring her Mama's side right now.

They make such a cute couple. They're inseparable and play until they collapse. They love to dine together in their own little pen and will share a bully stick until Cheynne steals in away. Adorable kids!

Next month Sierra's expecting a visit from the Puppy Stork...Stay Tuned!

Tanner Best of Breed

2009-08-03T11:31:00.001-06:00

Tanner's first dog show was a UKC event in Longmont, Colorado July 18.

He did great for his debut taking Best of Breed in 2 out of the 3 shows he was entered.

He showed very well and I was extremely proud to show my own breeding. He was a happy boy as he toured the ring and he even kissed one of the judges.

We did not take a group placement unfortunately but he did an excellent job for a y6 month old.

Sierra and baby Cheyenne accompanied us to the show and were great supporters. Cheyenne's brother Alfie also came to see us and Cheyenne loved seeing him again. He's a dear little boy who's enjoying his new life in Boulder.

Coton Party

2009-08-03T10:55:00.000-06:00

Terri Tyler hosted a wonderful Coton party at her lovely home in Longmont in July. A fun time was had by all!

It was our first Coton party and it was great to see Cotons of all sizes, colors, hair do's and temperaments.

Everyone had a great time and the 20+ Cotons got along great.

Poor Sierra was in high heat and miserable to be in strange surroundings and in hot temperatures. She was mated with Terri's male Jack so we will see if we have puppies in September.

Please enjoy the party photos and the stunning sunset.

Danger.....No Cars in Summer!

2009-07-09T08:59:00.000-06:00

Do not ever leave a dog in the car in the Summer!! It's hotter than you think!

Cheyenne and Tanner

2009-06-28T22:07:00.000-06:00

Young love...one love. It's all beginning at a young age for Tanner and Cheynne. They're very smitten with each other so long as Tanner doesn't try to hump her.

We'll see what the next couple of years bring for these 2 lovelies. Is it a match made in heaven, stay tuned............

Cheyenne 9-10 weeks old

2009-06-28T21:57:00.000-06:00

Cheyenne is coming out of her shell. Sometimes she doesn't know what to think, sometimes she can't but help tell you what she thinks.

She is well on her way to being the Farmer's Market Queen. We're going to 2-3 a week and she loves them because she knows she'll get popcorn and other goodies.

Alfie goes home

2009-06-28T21:52:00.000-06:00

Alfie and Cheyenne said good-bye to each other this week as Alfie left for his new home in Boulder.

Cheyenne is settling in as the youngest member of the household. Tanner's a little upset his roll as baby in the family only lasted a couple of months.

Please enjoy their last day together as they ran and enjoyed a last kiss.

Tunnel Madness

2009-06-28T21:45:00.000-06:00

I set up the play huts in the front yard in hopes it entertained the dogs for a little while. They had fun dodging in and out, picking up balls and then running out.

Fun time for all.

Brothers and Sister Reunited

2009-06-15T19:10:00.000-06:00

Tanner, 5 months old, and the puppies met for a brief playdate with sister Bailey (Wynter) and half brother Baxter (George). Their Mommy had a harrowing drive over Vail Passl then a thunderstorm blew in. But the puppies had a good time running around with each other again.

Aspen's puppies had their first long car ride and they did great. They really wanted to play with the older puppies but Big Mama wouldn't let them since the bigger puppies would pounce on the smaller ones and it would have been a mess.

It was fun to see Baxter and Bailey's happy little faces again!

Clean seven week old puppies

2009-06-08T19:32:00.000-06:00

The puppies are running amuck these days. Running around in the yard, digging in the garden, eating flowers, chasing butterflies and playing hard.

They were both troopers for their first bath, first car ride and first official errand.

Alfie is quite the ladies man with women swooning over him. Toni/Makena/Cheyenne is a beautiful girl and she seems to know it. Alfie found part of a kleenex on the floor and instinctively knew I was going to take it away from him so ran away. That's amazing since it had not happened before. "No, it's mine you can't have it" must be in his DNA.

The puppies are eating 3 meals a day, learning to go outside to potty and will soon sleep in their crate all night.

You can see how much they love each other and how beautiful they are. Oh and I am NOT biased in any way!

Makena, Toni, Cheyenne ?????

2009-06-08T18:50:00.000-06:00

Those are her names I'm trying out this week. I have no idea why I'm having such a hard time picking out a cool name for this beautiful girl.

Anyway, isn't she gorgeous?

She is full of spunk and fairly independent which is typical of a Coton girl. Her favorite thing is biting Alfie's tail and dragging him around while he protests. They're about the same size so he doesn't fight her too much in case she tries to clobber him.

If she's unhappy she lets out this cry howling sound which is not desirable in such a nice young lady.

Life goes on in the Rocky Mountain Springtime.

Alfie Squeaky Clean

2009-06-08T18:27:00.000-06:00

The puppies had their first bath this weekend, and it wasn't completely an ordeal. They did pretty good. You will see a photo of Alfie givng me the evil eye after I finished blow drying him.

They are now 7 weeks old, believe it or not. Time is flying by quickly.

After their bath, the puppies went outside and got all dirty again but they still smell good.

Here's Mr "what's it all about" Alfie!

The Princess ???

2009-06-04T23:30:00.000-06:00

The Princess actually isn't all the Princess-like, therefore needs a name. She is quite the go-getter who forever pesters her brother.

Poor little Alfie was minding his own business chewing on a bone when "Princess" grabs his tail and drags him across the pen. He's so nice he didn't say a word, but should have let her know not to treat him like that.

Coton girls, what are you gonna do?