| The USACTC, Inc. was established in 1994
by Leon and Helga Lopatin as the only American Coton de Tulear Breed
Club that supported the internationally recognized, F.C.I. standard
and one that supports the showing of Cotons in conformation shows.
Recognizing a need for this sort of organization in the United States,
they were truly the foundation of our club. Fortunately, before
the popularity of the breed exploded, the club was well seated and
firmly established as the Parent breed club for the Coton. We are
pleased to state that we are the only recognized Parent Breed Club
for the Coton de Tulear in the United States with both the American
Rare Breed Association and States Kennel Club. |
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The USACTC, Inc. is the only democratic organization in the Coton
world here in America, with the club truly being by the members
and for the members. Dedicated to preserving and protecting the
future of the breed, the USACTC, Inc. has many things to offer
to the veteran Coton owner as well as those new to the breed.
We publish a quarterly, color newsletter that features breed specific
information, many articles on canine care and well being, lots
of photos of member Cotons along with many other points of interest.
In addition to the quarterly publication, the Coton Courier, the
USACTC, Inc. offers:
- Coton Registry – 4 generation pedigree, offering consultation
to breeders with regard to co-efficient of inbreeding percentages
of proposed breeding, particular gene percent contribution
of ancestors, etc.
- Source of Advertisement for breeders in both the U.S. and
Europe
- We follow the World recognized Federation Cynologique Internationale
Coton de Tulear breed standard.
- Informational packets on the Coton are provided to new members
and to those who request information
- Breeder’s Directory of Code of Ethics Breeders
- Code of Ethics devised to promote healthful breeding practices
- Coton Rescue
Web site that has up to date club information, articles on
the Coton, online Code of Ethics Breeder’s directory, and much
other timely, necessary information on both the breed and the
club. Visit us online at www.usactc.org
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| The club is currently in the process
of establishing a DNA registration service to further serve the
membership. The board believes that this service will further cement
the validity of our registry. The club has general elections every
2 years, with every member given opportunity to serve the club.
Each member has opportunity to see their dog "in the limelight",
featured either on our website or in the Courier. All photos are
displayed proudly of member’s dogs
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The current officers of the USACTC, Inc are as follows:
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For those who are interested in joining,
please, contact one of the officers listed above or visit our web site
at www.usactc.org
to download membership and/or registration
forms.
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