Welcome to the World Of The Royal Breed of Madagascar

The AACDT invites you to join us!

Our promise to you:

The American Association of the Coton de Tulear offers its members a strong commitment to unparalleled support and service to unite us in the common goal to preserve and protect this magnificent, rare breed.

It's our desire to keep our members involved by open communication with our Regional Delegates, Web Site updates and an active internet dialogue. We want to know "What can the AACDT do for you?"

The AACDT is a "full service" organization.

As a member, you'll receive:

An accurate registry for your Coton. You'll receive your pedigree in 30 days after the registrar receives the application.

Our monthly newsletter, "Coton Columns", filled with timely information useful to both companion owners and breeders. Features include dates and locations of health clinics, seminars, the "latest" on new grooming, toys & products for your dog, announcements about upcoming litters and puppy availability, contest and "Fun Facts".

The Official Publication of the AACDT, "Madagascar". This magazine is designed to become a valuable resource for all of your Coton interests and concerns. Articles on 'Care and Grooming', Health Reports, Activities for Cotons, including agility and obedience training, and more, will make this magazine a permanent reference.

Additional "exclusive" password access to the AACDT web site, where you'll find a collection of valuable articles and information to make life with your Coton happier and healthier. This "Members Only" section will also contain an "Illustrated Standard of the Coton de Tulear". (in progress)

We offer:

A comprehensive "point system" to earn our Championship Title. This point system will be updated regularly and will be available to all members. Our future goal is to offer you the ability to enter and calculate your points, directly on the AACDT web site. (In progress)

The opportunity to achieve the coveted title of "AACDT Top Dog of the Year". Top Dog Awards, "The Founders' Award", will be given to the Coton earning the highest number of points as well as the Coton of Opposite Sex earning the highest points. There will also be an award for "Top Agility Coton". These awards will belong to you permanently to enjoy and display in your home.

Parent Club status with NAKC/Rarities. NAKC/Rarities will sponsor both our Regional and National Specialties. We'll be enjoying 4 Regional Specialties and our National Specialty under their auspices. Member input on location and qualified judges will be sought. All judges will be selected for their knowledge and expertise in judging the Coton de Tulear. In addition, these judges will receive a copy of the standard, well in advance of the show. We will strive to bring FCI judges to our National Specialty and will solicit the members for suggestions of judges.

Seminars, clinics, lectures or demonstrations of interest will be offered for both companion owners and exhibitors at every Specialty, Regional and National.

Code of Ethics Breeders will have:

The privilege of joining our very prestigious Code of Ethics Breeder organization. By requiring a group of health certifications and clearances, our COE Breeders will be "head and shoulders" above the rest. You'll be proud to say that you are an AACDT Code of Ethics Breeder. Refer you puppy clients to our web site and they will feel confident that you are going "above and beyond" to insure that they'll receive a healthy and well adjusted Coton de Tulear.

Every litter announced on our web site and monthly in Coton Columns. Referrals will be made by members of the Board for all inquiries that come directly to the Club.

The ability to receive the designation of a "5-Star Litter" by adding additional tests to your basic requirements as an AACDT COE Breeder. "5-Star Litter" will be featured on our web site and in "Coton Columns". We promise to give you the recognition you deserve for these litters!

Recognition of "New Breeder of the Year", following your new breeder submissions and vote for this honor.

Access to the Clubs' Official "Stud Book".

Important facts about the AACDT:

We are a "non profit" organization. No funds will be used to benefit any member, in any capacity.

Club information will be readily available to all members.

All Board responsibilities are distributed in a manner that insures that no one person has the ability, by the power of those duties, to effect the operation of the Club, should they decide to exert such power. We have been founded on the principle to have the strength and ability to keep the interests of the Club foremost in our purpose.

Results of our Bi Annual Officer Elections will be reported by a different auditor every term.

We are a club that has pledged to operate with the utmost integrity. Member input will be encouraged and respected.

Please read our Constitution and Bylaws.

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