Elliana Miette of Ashenhurst, or Ellie, is our first Coton — she is six years old in this photo.  She is light-hearted, gentle and perceptive . She's passed her beautiful permanent tri-color coat along to her daughters Kate and Emma. We retired Ellie in the Fall of 2009, prior to her eighth birthday.  Ellie continues to help with puppy raising and we expect her to enjoy the lively life of the Cotons here for many years to come.

Serena Kate of Blue Mountain Cotons, or Kate, is Ellie's daughter from her first litter.  Kate distinguishes herself with elegance and athleticism and relishes outrunning the other dogs.  When meeting strangers she happily offers her tummy for petting.  She is as much a lap dog as an athlete, and she's always first in line to be held. 

Emma Beth of Blue Mountain Cotons, or Emma, is Ellie's daughter from her second litter.  Emma is a clown, the kind of Coton that is funny just standing still.  Her rounded form gives her the appearance of an eager puppy.  She's perennially cheerful.  Her morning routine includes a lively greeting to every family member, guest, dog, puppy and cat in the home.

Madeline Mae of Crabapple Crossing, or Maddie, has a graceful, delicate appearance. Her favorite pastime is exploring outdoors, so she often wears twigs and seed pods as hair accessories.  Her basic obedience skills are stunning, so she serves as our model dog when we're training puppies.  Maddie is our only black and white Coton.

Clancy McGee of Crabapple Crossing, or Clancy, always wears a smile.  He trots with a bounce and his general demeanor gives the impression of a cartoon dog.   Clancy's very sweet nature is his most notable quality.  He leads Kate, Emma and Maddie in random escapades but respectfully defers to Ellie.