About Us
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Chapala Bay is now in the very capable hands of Renee Grieco. Renee Renee is located just outside of Sundre, Alberta. Paula is mentoring Renee and stays on in an advisory capacity. You will enjoy all the same benefits as you always have with Chapala Bay Cotons. You could not be in better hands.
Renee is a caring, wonderful person. She has a BSc with a major in Biology as well as her Masters of Science degree. She understands the importance of genetic diversity and breeding responsibly. She shares the Chapala Bay Philosophy and is very thrilled to bring Chapala Bay Cotons into the future. Welcome Renee, we are thrilled to have you heading up Chapala Bay Cotons!
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Our Focus
Paula Campbell is the founding member of Chapala Bay Cotons and remains on in an advisory capacity.
Chapala Bay's focus has always been to be small, family Coton de Tulear breeders with a focus on health, temperament, socialization and genetic diversity. Our of dogs are full members of our family. The life the dogs lead is of the utmost importance.
Our goal is to raise happy, healthy, well adjusted pups, in order to provide our customers with wonderful companions and help preserve this wonderful breed.
Our dogs are raised with the utmost of tender, loving care. We do health testing on our breeding dogs prior to breeding to ensure our dogs are the very best for breeding.
We believe in education, we attend seminars and take courses in order to learn as much as possible. Check out the What We Offer section to see the list.
chapala bay - The Present & Future
Renee's journey has begun with taking Chapala Bay into the future! Renee previously had bichons for pets. She wanted a healthier breed to breed and then came across the wonderful Coton de Tulear. When she shared her philosophy with Paula, it was a natural fit. The rest is history! Renee pours her heart an soul into breeding these wonderful little dogs. Paula is thrilled Renee is seeing Chapala Bay carry in with responsible, caring breeding.
Making Sure a Coton is the Right Fit
The Beginning - Paula's story
When our circumstances changed, and we had the time to have a dog, I researched many different breeds. My husband had never had the joy of having a pet before, so I wanted to make sure the transition was smooth. We were looking for a breed of dog that was small, sturdy, hypo-allergenic, not nervous, who required some, but not an excessive amount of exercise. We also wanted a lively, intelligent dog, but not a hyperactive dog.
After a lot of research, I came across the wonderful Coton de Tulear! They were everything we had hoped for and more. They are packed with personality. They are ever enthusiastic, and game for anything. They are happy and exuberant, and an absolute joy to have around. We laugh every day. The Coton is noted for their cheerfulness. They have been dubbed the "anti-depression"dog of France. Cotons are known for becoming very attached to their humans and are very adaptable. This began my love affair with the Coton de Tulear.
Clubs
We are firm believers in responsible breeding. We are a Code of Ethics Breeder with the Canadian Coton de Tulear Club. We also belong to the CFC (Canine Federation of Canada) and CKC (Canadian Kennel Club).
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positive training is key
We are firm believers in positive based training classes. Paula's interest has grown so much that she took a dog training course at the Animal Behavior College to become an ABC certified dog trainer. Training gives an extra special way to increase communication and strengthen the bond with your dog. Check out our Training Page to learn more!
Find us on Facebook
You can also find us on our Chapala Bay Cotons Facebook Page. I do update my website more than my FB page. We have a secret Chapala Bay Family Group for our puppy adopters. If you have a pup from us and haven't joined, please send me a note for an invitation.