They are a close relative of the Bichon Frise. They were taken with French settles to Madagascar a few hundred years ago and left to guard their children from the local wildlife of snakes, reptiles, and other dangerous creatures. From that they evolved a strong protective instinct of they're human family and are very family oriented, protective of their human family. And I mean cuteness, they are 11/10 on the cuteness scale.
Apparently this is the national dog of Madagascar. Tuléar is the former name of the harbour city of Toliara on the southwest coast of the island. The breed's name is literally "Cotton(ball) of Tuléar". Legend has it that they're the result of Bichon Tenerife dogs from Spanish/Canarian pirate ships mating with Madagascan dogs in the 16th and 17th century. So, Gigi is a pirate by ancestry. Yarr!
Aww, it's OK Gigi. Not all Canadians have all of their teefers, especially the hockey players. 😉 My pretty girl is stunning and she's missing a tooth too
That looked like 3 different dogs 😁 After the blow-dry she was just a puff ball. Very sweet dog. I especially liked the bit where she looked at the camera as if to say "can you believe this bish?" 😂
You can tell she was a show dog by how well she tolerates all the fussing . I had a Beardie and there is NO WAY she would put up with even a fraction of that !
That looks like Winifred! I got Wini from an animal shelter in 2011 and they listed her as a Scottie mix. I knew she wasn't a scottish terrier, but wasn't sure what she was until 4 years ago when I finally got tired of "What kind of dog is she?". Took a DNA and BAM! Coton de Tulear. 😊 She's an old lady now, but she is the best dog I've ever had.
I'm fairly positive after watching this that my boy is a coton. Adopted him in Feb 2020 and he had a similar listing, I believe they had him listed as a schnauzer mix aha. I'm a groomer myself and have never quite encountered anything as soft as him before so I've always questioned what he actually is.
Watching you transform all the pups on your channel is surprisingly entertaining. You make everything look so easy. But as they say, like any skill, part of the mastery is to make it look easy to the observer. I am happy I found your channel. It is uplifting and positive.
Gigi clearly didn't super enjoy the process, but she was so brave and handled it like a champion. A true testament to both your grooming skills and your mom's care for her.
She was so good. I hate it for her having knee trouble so young, but at least she's in good hands. SUPER stoked about Mayonnaise getting a long form video. I'll make sure to have popcorn on hand!
Yeah, with her knee and her teeth, she really didn't get the best of the genetics from her litter. I wonder if those were things in her family's DNA pool the breeder knew about.
So cute! My cotton ball passed away three years ago. She was my best friend for almost 16 years and I miss her so much! She loved the blow dryer but hated to be brushed. So the trimmer/clipper was the best way to keep her tidy! Such friendly happy little dogs with a really fun history!
My 11 yo doggo is a mixed breed in type of Cotton. Just a bit bigger and not as fluffy, fur on his legs is short. He looks like a cotton ball on a 4 toothpicks 😂 He has a character of a Cotton too. He's the sweetest,most patient and playful dog I ever had. Clipping nails,bath, brushing teeth,you name it, absolutely no problem. Even our vet is always at awe how patient and calm he is. We were absolutely blessed with him,I wish he could live 20 more years.
Unless Gigi has an underlying issue that would complicate GA, there really is no reason to avoid surgery for luxating patella. Gigi will be so much more comfortable.
omg! I had a Coton de Tulear as a kid and no one ever knows what they are. That's so fun to see one on your channel! Mine looked very similar, with the slightly darker ears. When mine was a puppy, she had brown ears and a brown spot on her back but they faded away to a very pale, barely visible tan by the time she was an adult.
My mom’s childhood dog was a poodle deemed slightly imperfect for showing, but according to reports she was perfect at being an adorable pet! She was perfectly healthy, it was just her coat color wasn’t perfectly white.
When she was fully dried she looked like a cotton ball with teddy bear paws 🐾 she is adorable and looks gorgeous when finished. Another masterpiece Vanessa. I just love watching your video’s and can’t wait for the sassy Miss Mayonnaise 💖
I got so bummed when I heard the “I’m taking her down short” because I love that fluff 🥹 A short dog is an easy dog though, Gigi is adorable either way!
Unfortunately, I have seen some groomers be impatient, rough and nasty with my dogs who are sweet. You are the BEST.! So kind and gentle clearly gifted at your trade.
SO SOFT AND FLUFFY! I want to cuddle that pup all day. The look she gives you while waiting in her purple shampoo is priceless. She looks so beautiful in her haircut and Christmas collar, but i do kinda love her shaggy "Before" hair.
What an incredible sweetheart. Quite a long wash and haircut! Especially for her painful knee. But she sits and stands there so sweet and quiet. And what a beautiful trim session she has undergone by you @girlwiththedogs2 ! Also such a beautiful white and fluffy coat. One soft, cute, fluffy ball with the sweetest eyes and ears ever! 😍🥰 Love from a huge fan from the Netherlands
For anyone who doesn't know Coton De Tulears are an evolved breed of dog from I believe to be Bichon Friese that went to Madagascar along with French settlers a few hundred years ago. They were left with children mainly but also defended houses from the local snakes and other hostile animals on the island and have developed a strong protective instinct of their human family from this. They are a wonderful companion breed and very protective of their family. And I mean cuteness level is 11/10.
My mum has a Coton named Maurice, and yes, he IS the pompatus of love ❤️ A wonderful, goofy breed with a napoleon complex that is loyal to his peoples. Another great cut in the books, GiGi is gorgeous ❤❤
So happy to see a Coton de Tuléar on your channel! They're such wonderful dogs. I have one myself and she's almost 10 years old - I got her for my own 10th birthday from my parents and she's the best friend I could imagine. Incredibly empathetic, sensitive, observant, playful and loving.
Scruffy pup dragged backwards through a bush, to actual show dog ready for the ring…that is one excellent job, and a very good girl to be so patient and well-behaved.
I have never seen a Coton before. Excellent temperaments and built well for a small dog. I really like Gigi's personality at the end. Looking forward to Mayo!
Ohhhh my fluff, what a beautiful precious princess! I use the same purple shampoo for myself. God bless all the furbabies and those who love them 👑 🙏🏻 💞 ✝️ 🐾 🕯 🕯🕯🕯🕯
So pretty, and I love the groom. I have always thought this is what a Bichon looks like, and that the Coton was a smaller dog. It’s nice to actually see a full grown Coton to see that they aren’t a teacup sized dog.
They're not little at all haha. Cotons vary in size, but my girl is quite large and weighs 19 pounds or so - all of her siblings were born kinda big. More to love lol.
Gigi is a beautiful dog and it is so nice of you to do this for your mom. We have a Coton de Tulear who will be 1 year old in Feb. Her name is Yvette. They are the sweetest dogs.
Gigi was so good well-behaved what a sweet little dog she is I love her and she looks gorgeous! I like when she just kind of sat there soaking wet and you asked her if she didn't like it and she kind of looked over at you and thought do I look like I like being wet? It was almost as if you could read the dog's mind. But she sat there like a good girl so she should get a cookie. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕
What a absolutely beautiful little dog Gigi is she reminds me of my little dog I used to have scout he was a Bichon frise he was absolutely sweet and amazing little dog I loved him to bit's I lost him last June it still breaks my heart ever day I still have a cat but I'm more of a dog person myself Vanessa you did a fantastic job on your mum's little dog as always you are a fantastic dog groomer..
My grandma had a poodle named Gigi many years ago. She was always energetic and loved seeing me and my siblings. She's been gone for quite some time now. I miss her a lot.
Gigi behaved like a Champ ! Can’t wait for long version of MAYO 😊. Love that you have your own product line, I continue to share and tell all my friends and family about you ! Greetings from B.C.
My parents have a Coton named Bella. She's got a huge personality and believes herself to be the queen of the house. They also have a Bolognese who definitely knows how to outsmart her lol.
We just got a Coton de Tulear puppy. Omg such a lively ball of the softest fur you’ve ever touched. Molly is a sweetie and loved very much. Such a delightful personality.
My neighbor has a coton de tulear but she’s all black and her name is Storm. She’s a super talent and fast girl. Her owner takes great care of her and she’s amazing with her agility! I’m so happy you were able to show, I didn’t know about this breed until I met my neighbor and Storm is so great with kids. Her owner trained her well.
Gigi is such a good, cute dog. Vanessa, you do such a great, wonderful, and caring job when grooming these dogs. Not just Gigi, all the videos I’ve watched thus far. And, I’ve watched plenty. You are a different kind of dog whisperer. ☺️🧡🩵🩶 Awesome work, awesome human being you are. Continue to be blessed.
What a transformation! 1% dog, 99% dandelion fluff.
My exact thoughts
And such a good boy.
@@aurorafauna4195 Gigi is a girl. 😊
@@Smudgie33 I'm pretty sure my eyes aren't that bad but thank you
@@aurorafauna4195 but your ears might. Be
What a sweet, happy little dog. You could tell that she maybe wasn't digging the whole thing, but she was still very patient and well-mannered.
As expected, these dogs are supposed to be rather calm and docile
Why don’t she put the vacuum in a different room or sound proof box with a long hose, so it’s not so deafening
She really was, what a Sweetheart!
Wasn’t digging the whole thing?! God! I just love English
She must have been groomed many times before, since she started as a show dog…
That highly unimpressed look she had when sitting in purple shampoo. I was giggling for ages. So expressive
I agree. It was a perfect cut to her looking miserable and bedraggled. So cute.
@textofficialgirlwiththedogsgo away scammer
😁 her resting (sham)poo face
Gigi was definitely not amused. 😂❤
@@JH-lz4dh i reported him.
I didn’t recognize GiGi when Vanessa brought her home. She looked so adorable! Great job Vanessa!
GiGi is beautiful!!!
You have a wonderful, caring daughter.
She goes from a ragged doll to a drowned marshmallow to a fluffy-white cloud to an adorable puppy! What a transformation!
☁️ ☁️☁️☁️💖💖💖💖
I think the pupper sitting and staring at the camera while covered in purple shampoo should be your Christmas card.
She looks like a cotton ball! So cute.
Coton is french for cotton
I agree! Her fur reminds a bit of Silkie chickens...little floofballs!
@@johngaltjkt62
Coincidence? 😉
Their fur feels like it too.
They are a close relative of the Bichon Frise. They were taken with French settles to Madagascar a few hundred years ago and left to guard their children from the local wildlife of snakes, reptiles, and other dangerous creatures. From that they evolved a strong protective instinct of they're human family and are very family oriented, protective of their human family. And I mean cuteness, they are 11/10 on the cuteness scale.
Apparently this is the national dog of Madagascar. Tuléar is the former name of the harbour city of Toliara on the southwest coast of the island. The breed's name is literally "Cotton(ball) of Tuléar". Legend has it that they're the result of Bichon Tenerife dogs from Spanish/Canarian pirate ships mating with Madagascan dogs in the 16th and 17th century.
So, Gigi is a pirate by ancestry. Yarr!
Also bred for royals! I can attest, as my little brother Maurice is a Coton, and clearly the king of his neighborhood!! 👑🐶🐾❤
Thank you so much for the information on this breed! 🙏
This is information I didn’t know I needed until I knew it, so cool!
So Gigi is literally a scurvy dog 🤣🤣
a cute, fluffy pirate!
I loved the way her little ears perked up when she heard "cookie"💖🐶
Aww, it's OK Gigi. Not all Canadians have all of their teefers, especially the hockey players. 😉
My pretty girl is stunning and she's missing a tooth too
So am I. 🤫😉
😁
Cute comment 😂
That looked like 3 different dogs 😁 After the blow-dry she was just a puff ball. Very sweet dog. I especially liked the bit where she looked at the camera as if to say "can you believe this bish?" 😂
I definitely saw some “fluff off” eyes in there lol
You can tell she was a show dog by how well she tolerates all the fussing . I had a Beardie and there is NO WAY she would put up with even a fraction of that !
I was thinking the same thing. Show dogs have to put up with a lot of handling by strangers so the training starts early.
@textofficialgirlwiththedog..you're fake
what a gift a daughter can give to her mom ... the dog AND steady grooming
What a sweet pup! Shes so secure bc she knows you and she knows what's up!
She is so well behaved, what a sweetie
@textofficialgirlwiththedog..GO AWAY
I notice they are even spamming their own comments now! 😂 Wish reporting them would actually prevent this.
What a well behaved lil sheep ❤
She is the most well behaved dog on the planet!
Cute? Beyond cute.
Lovable? Beyond lovable.
Man...I want her!!
i got so hyped when she said mayonnaise will get a long form video 🤣
and gigi is a cutie patootie just wanna cuddle her after her groom 😊
I missed that Spicy Mayo is getting a long form video, and I'm SO EXCITED!!
“Cutie Patootie” is a very accurate description! 😊
@textofficialgirlwiththedog..SCAM
I love how her ears perked up at the mention of treats! 😂
That looks like Winifred! I got Wini from an animal shelter in 2011 and they listed her as a Scottie mix. I knew she wasn't a scottish terrier, but wasn't sure what she was until 4 years ago when I finally got tired of "What kind of dog is she?". Took a DNA and BAM! Coton de Tulear. 😊 She's an old lady now, but she is the best dog I've ever had.
I'm fairly positive after watching this that my boy is a coton. Adopted him in Feb 2020 and he had a similar listing, I believe they had him listed as a schnauzer mix aha. I'm a groomer myself and have never quite encountered anything as soft as him before so I've always questioned what he actually is.
I don't think I've seen a better behaved fur baby in any of your groomings. She is an absolute sweetheart
@textofficialgirlwiththedog.. Thank you so very much
@@djharris90 it's a scammer bot. don't fall for it
@@velovan thank you thank you thank you
Watching you transform all the pups on your channel is surprisingly entertaining. You make everything look so easy. But as they say, like any skill, part of the mastery is to make it look easy to the observer. I am happy I found your channel. It is uplifting and positive.
Gigi clearly didn't super enjoy the process, but she was so brave and handled it like a champion.
A true testament to both your grooming skills and your mom's care for her.
She was so good. I hate it for her having knee trouble so young, but at least she's in good hands. SUPER stoked about Mayonnaise getting a long form video. I'll make sure to have popcorn on hand!
Yeah, with her knee and her teeth, she really didn't get the best of the genetics from her litter. I wonder if those were things in her family's DNA pool the breeder knew about.
So cute! My cotton ball passed away three years ago. She was my best friend for almost 16 years and I miss her so much! She loved the blow dryer but hated to be brushed. So the trimmer/clipper was the best way to keep her tidy! Such friendly happy little dogs with a really fun history!
I'm sorry for your loss.
I understand why your mom wants her hair short, but she was so cute and floofy with her long hair!
I posted before I heard about Mayonnaise! I'm so looking forward to him!
My 11 yo doggo is a mixed breed in type of Cotton. Just a bit bigger and not as fluffy, fur on his legs is short. He looks like a cotton ball on a 4 toothpicks 😂 He has a character of a Cotton too. He's the sweetest,most patient and playful dog I ever had. Clipping nails,bath, brushing teeth,you name it, absolutely no problem. Even our vet is always at awe how patient and calm he is. We were absolutely blessed with him,I wish he could live 20 more years.
She looks like she even feels better after her groom. :)
Gigi is a cloud of sweetness. She's one of the best behaved dogs that I've seen you groom.
Unless Gigi has an underlying issue that would complicate GA, there really is no reason to avoid surgery for luxating patella. Gigi will be so much more comfortable.
What a sweetheart! You do so well with all the animals in your pack.
omg! I had a Coton de Tulear as a kid and no one ever knows what they are. That's so fun to see one on your channel! Mine looked very similar, with the slightly darker ears. When mine was a puppy, she had brown ears and a brown spot on her back but they faded away to a very pale, barely visible tan by the time she was an adult.
i love the bedraggled look of betrayal when they are soaked. You can almost see them asking 'how could you do this to me'
My mom’s childhood dog was a poodle deemed slightly imperfect for showing, but according to reports she was perfect at being an adorable pet! She was perfectly healthy, it was just her coat color wasn’t perfectly white.
So sweet., we just love all you do for our furry friends.
What a model citizen during her bath!
When she was fully dried she looked like a cotton ball with teddy bear paws 🐾 she is adorable and looks gorgeous when finished. Another masterpiece Vanessa. I just love watching your video’s and can’t wait for the sassy Miss Mayonnaise 💖
I got so bummed when I heard the “I’m taking her down short” because I love that fluff 🥹 A short dog is an easy dog though, Gigi is adorable either way!
She's so calm, no "little diva" personality.🌸🏵🌸
She did such a good job. What a transformation!
I can't wait for a new Mayo video!
Kazooo
Yes! Mayo and Kazoo!!
Yes! Extra long Spicy Mayo video plz! 🥰
I love the interaction between them. Gigi is listening so intently. I love that GWTD’s mom has such a sweet little baby.
Unfortunately, I have seen some groomers be impatient, rough and nasty with my dogs who are sweet. You are the BEST.! So kind and gentle clearly gifted at your trade.
SO SOFT AND FLUFFY! I want to cuddle that pup all day.
The look she gives you while waiting in her purple shampoo is priceless.
She looks so beautiful in her haircut and Christmas collar, but i do kinda love her shaggy "Before" hair.
What an incredible sweetheart. Quite a long wash and haircut! Especially for her painful knee. But she sits and stands there so sweet and quiet.
And what a beautiful trim session she has undergone by you @girlwiththedogs2 ! Also such a beautiful white and fluffy coat. One soft, cute, fluffy ball
with the sweetest eyes and ears ever! 😍🥰
Love from a huge fan from the Netherlands
Love her fluffy boots, and when she can look out of her eyes again without obstruction.
Not only did your mom get an adorable pup, she also get a lifetime of grooming.
I loved Gigi’s look after her blowout. The fluffiness was awesome! ❤️
You take such pride and good care of the pets you groom, I wish I lived closer I would have you groom my little mini Schnauzer
For anyone who doesn't know Coton De Tulears are an evolved breed of dog from I believe to be Bichon Friese that went to Madagascar along with French settlers a few hundred years ago. They were left with children mainly but also defended houses from the local snakes and other hostile animals on the island and have developed a strong protective instinct of their human family from this. They are a wonderful companion breed and very protective of their family. And I mean cuteness level is 11/10.
Thank you. This is a breed I don't know anything about. Not even sure I've heard of them.
Ty! Was wondering.
My mum has a Coton named Maurice, and yes, he IS the pompatus of love ❤️ A wonderful, goofy breed with a napoleon complex that is loyal to his peoples. Another great cut in the books, GiGi is gorgeous ❤❤
Is he a picker, a grinner, a lover and a sinner?
@@maryeckel9682 He is indeed!
@@maryeckel9682 😂🤣😂
How adorable! I love how you do the face massages. The pups seem to go into a trance.
I am LOVING this longer form content.
Hooray Spicy Mayo is coming back! I was wondering the other day how he was doing! Gigi is so adorable, like a little cloud at the end!
So happy to see a Coton de Tuléar on your channel! They're such wonderful dogs. I have one myself and she's almost 10 years old - I got her for my own 10th birthday from my parents and she's the best friend I could imagine. Incredibly empathetic, sensitive, observant, playful and loving.
Such a good boy. No struggle, no yowling, just pure, unadulterated zen.
Girl
Showdog for you.
Scruffy pup dragged backwards through a bush, to actual show dog ready for the ring…that is one excellent job, and a very good girl to be so patient and well-behaved.
She was so cute with the hair over her eyes. She looked so accepting that this was her life now.
I have never seen a Coton before. Excellent temperaments and built well for a small dog. I really like Gigi's personality at the end. Looking forward to Mayo!
Gigi is a doll. You mom loves Gigi and it shows. A long grooming video with spicy Mayo,yes!!
I'm never not laughing when I see a dog in the happy hoodie
Ohhhh my fluff, what a beautiful precious princess! I use the same purple shampoo for myself. God bless all the furbabies and those who love them 👑 🙏🏻 💞 ✝️ 🐾 🕯 🕯🕯🕯🕯
What is the purple shampoo for?
@@Gigglingsiren keeps white and silver hair bright and from discoloring to a yellowish ugly color
@@maxinemcelroy8902 Oh ok. That's good to know
I mean come on! How can you not love that sweet face and those floofy hoofs are to die for!
Gigi is cute and you did a great job on her. I'm sure your mom was real happy to have you do her baby.
She just kept looking at you like "really, sis?"
What a beautiful dog! Those little dogs always seem to be happy and have cute 'smily ' faces!
What a great little girl. A lot like a Lhasa Apso without the bad attitude.
For those who dont know, Tulear is a city in Madagascar (Africa).
Aww I just about cried when you took her down so short. She was such an adorable fluffball.
She is such a good girl such a cutie pie thanks for sharing you step sister😀😍
I met a Coton de Tulear at a dog grooming seminar back in November. He was so cute and he was in his full coat!
So pretty, and I love the groom. I have always thought this is what a Bichon looks like, and that the Coton was a smaller dog. It’s nice to actually see a full grown Coton to see that they aren’t a teacup sized dog.
They're not little at all haha. Cotons vary in size, but my girl is quite large and weighs 19 pounds or so - all of her siblings were born kinda big. More to love lol.
Aww, she's so fluffy after the blow dry. I know the pain of bad kneecaps; poor pup.
Gigi is a beautiful dog and it is so nice of you to do this for your mom. We have a Coton de Tulear who will be 1 year old in Feb. Her name is Yvette. They are the sweetest dogs.
Oh my gosh she just puffed up, so cute. You are such a good daughter for gifting that sweet pup to your mom for Christmas.
Gigi was so good well-behaved what a sweet little dog she is I love her and she looks gorgeous!
I like when she just kind of sat there soaking wet and you asked her if she didn't like it and she kind of looked over at you and thought do I look like I like being wet? It was almost as if you could read the dog's mind. But she sat there like a good girl so she should get a cookie. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕
Omg as she got progressively floofier as she dried!! 😍
She definitely deserve 2 cookies such a good girl lot's of love from New Jersey and Ember 💕😇💐🌟
What a absolutely beautiful little dog Gigi is she reminds me of my little dog I used to have scout he was a Bichon frise he was absolutely sweet and amazing little dog I loved him to bit's I lost him last June it still breaks my heart ever day I still have a cat but I'm more of a dog person myself Vanessa you did a fantastic job on your mum's little dog as always you are a fantastic dog groomer..
What a beautiful and well behaved dog. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I miss my coton de tulear every day! We kept her cut long, she was the cutest sweetest dog ever.
She is so sweet!
While you were drying Gigi, she looked like the marshmallow doggo…she is so sweet.
OMG, I can’t stand it. Too much cuteness! ❤️🇨🇦
You've chosen a wonderful dog for your mom. Beautiful out- and inside.
Oh Gigi, “beauty is pain!”
You’re such a good girl! ❤
My grandma had a poodle named Gigi many years ago. She was always energetic and loved seeing me and my siblings. She's been gone for quite some time now. I miss her a lot.
What a sweetie. I like her lemon ears and her pretty Christmas collar.
When you said “cookie” And “treat” those ears went up! 😂
Gigi is super adorable and what a sweet temperament!
what a delightful cotton ball!
Gigi behaved like a Champ ! Can’t wait for long version of MAYO 😊. Love that you have your own product line, I continue to share and tell all my friends and family about you ! Greetings from B.C.
What a champ!! Just love her!!
My parents have a Coton named Bella. She's got a huge personality and believes herself to be the queen of the house. They also have a Bolognese who definitely knows how to outsmart her lol.
What an adorable delightful sweet baby for your Mom.
She's an ADORABLE little Q-tip!! 😉🥰
PS; I think pupper is in love with her groomer.
We just got a Coton de Tulear puppy. Omg such a lively ball of the softest fur you’ve ever touched. Molly is a sweetie and loved very much. Such a delightful personality.
My neighbor has a coton de tulear but she’s all black and her name is Storm. She’s a super talent and fast girl. Her owner takes great care of her and she’s amazing with her agility! I’m so happy you were able to show, I didn’t know about this breed until I met my neighbor and Storm is so great with kids. Her owner trained her well.
❄ What a little sweetheart.❄ It's too bad about her knee, but it's such a blessing you gifted her to your mom. 🩵
Thats so nice of you! Love that breed!
Gigi is such a good, cute dog. Vanessa, you do such a great, wonderful, and caring job when grooming these dogs. Not just Gigi, all the videos I’ve watched thus far. And, I’ve watched plenty. You are a different kind of dog whisperer. ☺️🧡🩵🩶 Awesome work, awesome human being you are. Continue to be blessed.