Words from the Hutcheon Family

Our family has just learned the tragic news of the untimely death of Val Ford. We just wanted to express our sadness at this news. She touched our lives by bringing to us Georgia, our first coton who is now six years old. She is a very special dog who has enriched our lives in so many ways. And Val was also instrumental in assisting us to obtain Sabu, our second coton who is now eight years old. He is a majestic dog who has also enriched our family and our spirits in so many ways. Together, these two dogs embody all the love, caring, loyalty and spirit of adventure which was also what made Val such a leading and compassionate breeder and individual. She will be missed by the coton community and all the people and animals whose lives she touched.  

The Hutcheon family

♥Words from another Carol♥

Hello,

I wanted to write a bit about Valerie Ford and was glad to find your blog.

I have two wonderful female cotons that I got from Valerie and did not pay

her for either.  

One was returned to her from an owner who could not look after her any longer 

as she was going to an apartment.  Her husband had been abusive to the dog hence 

she was very anxious and afraid of everything.  Valerie offered to give her to me

as long as I promised to have her spayed, which I did.  She was 1 1/2 when I got

her and now after 5 1/2 years is a beautiful companion and relaxed girl.

A couple of years later I wanted another coton so my first one would have some

company.  I called Valerie and asked her if she had any females she would no

longer be breeding and would I be able to buy one of them if so.  She did have

one and again gave her to me without wanting any payment.  She had tears

in her eyes as she gave her to me.  Valerie loved all her mamma's and their

puppies.

Now I am fortunate to have two wonderful female coton de tulears that are the

light of my life.  This would not be the case if it were not for Valerie as I am not

in the position that I could have paid the regular fee although they are definitely

worth it.  Thank you so much Valerie, I think of you often and talk to my dogs

about you, I hope you can see them and see how well they are doing.

Carol 

Many thanks for this opportunity to thank Valerie.

♥Words from Carol♥

My name is Carol and I just read about Valerie's passing last year. My god! I am in shock and very saddened by this news. I was searching for her web site because I hadn't heard from her in a while and came across this disturbing news.

I live in Toronto and I have two of Valerie's Cotons. Four years ago when I was researching what breed of pet dog to get, I decided I wanted one of these little bundles of joy! I am visually impaired and after calling several breeders, I found Valerie Ford. She is the only one who would sell me one of her Cotons. Everyone else just presumed I wouldn't be able to look after them. The first female I got was Pippin in 2008 whose father was Billy Idol and mother Chanel. In may 2010, I took another little girl who I named Abigail so Pippin would have a companion. Abigail has the same father but a different mother. I also have a Guide dog Memphis and the three of them get along famously.

I am very disturbed about her passing. She was an awesome breeder and cared about her dogs.

Regards, Carol