I surprised my mom for Christmas | Coton De Tulear

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[@midgeymidge9403]

What a transformation! 1% dog, 99% dandelion fluff.

[@MotherOfWednesday]

My exact thoughts

[@aurorafauna4195]

And such a good boy.

[@Smudgie33]

@@aurorafauna4195 Gigi is a girl. 😊

[@aurorafauna4195]

@@Smudgie33 I'm pretty sure my eyes aren't that bad but thank you

[@turtleman190]

@@aurorafauna4195 but your ears might. Be

[@lauris5708]

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.

[@MichaOstrowski]

As expected, these dogs are supposed to be rather calm and docile

[@Ghostface944]

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

[@coracarp3819]

She really was, what a Sweetheart!

[@miax4683]

Wasn’t digging the whole thing?! God! I just love English

[@sandrastreifel6452]

She must have been groomed many times before, since she started as a show dog…

[@rosaazure]

That highly unimpressed look she had when sitting in purple shampoo. I was giggling for ages. So expressive

[@stephgreen3070]

I agree. It was a perfect cut to her looking miserable and bedraggled. So cute.

[@JH-lz4dh]

@@textofficialgirlwiththedogsgo away scammer

[@gcromer903]

😁 her resting (sham)poo face

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

Gigi was definitely not amused. 😂❤

[@highonimmi]

@@JH-lz4dh i reported him.

[@mariaramunno8202]

I didn’t recognize GiGi when Vanessa brought her home. She looked so adorable! Great job Vanessa!

[@laurasrn5067]

GiGi is beautiful!!!

[@elizabethmartin3389]

You have a wonderful, caring daughter.

[@iamcyndelaq3515]

She goes from a ragged doll to a drowned marshmallow to a fluffy-white cloud to an adorable puppy! What a transformation!

[@karinafallout]

☁️ ☁️☁️☁️💖💖💖💖

[@henrygvidonas9573]

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!

[@crystalk9382]

Also bred for royals! I can attest, as my little brother Maurice is a Coton, and clearly the king of his neighborhood!! 👑🐶🐾❤

[@terrimitchell5616]

Thank you so much for the information on this breed! 🙏

[@tarabullgaming]

This is information I didn’t know I needed until I knew it, so cool!

[@tammarastephens3728]

So Gigi is literally a scurvy dog 🤣🤣

[@quester09]

a cute, fluffy pirate!

[@amandasnider2644]

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

[@jmc8076]

So am I. 🤫😉

[@sophiaantropova5874]

😁

[@trixie9777]

Cute comment 😂

[@kathyf.2002]

I think the pupper sitting and staring at the camera while covered in purple shampoo should be your Christmas card.

[@JulieShock]

She looks like a cotton ball! So cute.

[@johngaltjkt62]

Coton is french for cotton

[@buffster948]

I agree! Her fur reminds a bit of Silkie chickens...little floofballs!

[@jmc8076]

@@johngaltjkt62 Coincidence? 😉

[@Carol_Pearson]

Their fur feels like it too.

[@SuninSanDiego]

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.

[@lindalehr1551]

I loved the way her little ears perked up when she heard "cookie"💖🐶

[@heinzwolf7146]

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 !

[@annebishop9634]

I was thinking the same thing. Show dogs have to put up with a lot of handling by strangers so the training starts early.

[@JH-lz4dh]

@@textofficialgirlwiththedog..you're fake

[@ShelbyGTMustang60]

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?" 😂

[@caljones]

I definitely saw some “fluff off” eyes in there lol

[@dickdaley9059]

Got three of these Coton cutie pies. Each is a retired Mom and around nine years old. They are a joy to behold and are the best companions. Each has been groomed hundreds of times and accepts the process without complaint. Cotons are the best kept secret in the dog world!

[@JH-lz4dh]

@@textofficialgirlwiththedog..SCAMMER

[@sarahm5936]

Would you recommend a retiree over a coton puppy? My husband and I will be adopting in the next couple years.

[@nullasalus3]

I understand why your mom wants her hair short, but she was so cute and floofy with her long hair!

[@nullasalus3]

I posted before I heard about Mayonnaise! I'm so looking forward to him!

[@Fangs4DaMemories]

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.

[@Emeraldrox303]

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.

[@moonblinked23]

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 😊

[@lindsyfish6704]

I missed that Spicy Mayo is getting a long form video, and I'm SO EXCITED!!

[@trixie9777]

“Cutie Patootie” is a very accurate description! 😊

[@JH-lz4dh]

@@textofficialgirlwiththedog..SCAM

[@jenniferharkins8105]

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.

[@danman1287]

what a gift a daughter can give to her mom ... the dog AND steady grooming

[@MaiseNow]

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.

[@MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen]

I love how her ears perked up at the mention of treats! 😂

[@Libbathegreat]

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!

[@rokelle_2012]

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.

[@equalityforall8418]

She is the most well behaved dog on the planet! Cute? Beyond cute. Lovable? Beyond lovable. Man...I want her!!

[@cdude9295]

What a well behaved lil sheep ❤

[@newchapterasmr]

She is so well behaved, what a sweetie

[@JH-lz4dh]

@@textofficialgirlwiththedog..GO AWAY

[@mrychards6682]

I notice they are even spamming their own comments now! 😂 Wish reporting them would actually prevent this.

[@mariavarga863]

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!

[@20thcenturyrelic]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@martias.1210]

She looks like she even feels better after her groom. :)

[@beverlykubiez115]

What a sweetheart! So patient and well mannered even though she wasn’t thrilled with the whole process! Very pretty dog!

[@djharris90]

I don't think I've seen a better behaved fur baby in any of your groomings. She is an absolute sweetheart

[@djharris90]

@@textofficialgirlwiththedog.. Thank you so very much

[@velovan]

@@djharris90 it's a scammer bot. don't fall for it

[@djharris90]

@@velovan thank you thank you thank you

[@hanksballoons]

GWTD: You gonna have a treat after? You gonna have a cookie? You gonna get a treat? Gigi Look: Well, I better I have been so good standing here while you do all this stuff, and it better be 2 treats!

[@iriandia]

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.

[@SuninSanDiego]

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.

[@toneddef]

Thank you. This is a breed I don't know anything about. Not even sure I've heard of them.

[@exmohobobonobo]

Ty! Was wondering.

[@D0N0tJudgeMe]

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.

[@rayjordan5935]

What a sweetheart! You do so well with all the animals in your pack.

[@leese.23]

Gigi is a cloud of sweetness. She's one of the best behaved dogs that I've seen you groom.

[@buckykatt9638]

When you said “cookie” And “treat” those ears went up! 😂

[@karolina285]

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.

[@Gingy50]

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 💖

[@mishadixon3694]

I am LOVING this longer form content.

[@natalibera67]

Vanessa: "Gigi...wanna a treat?" Gigi: " That's why I'm here!"

[@sallyfields2385]

She did such a good job. What a transformation! I can't wait for a new Mayo video!

[@timtreefrog9646]

Kazooo

[@lindsyfish6704]

Yes! Mayo and Kazoo!!

[@rokelle_2012]

Yes! Extra long Spicy Mayo video plz! 🥰

[@priscillaulland1263]

What a model citizen during her bath!

[@PetLover334]

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!

[@jillhumphrys8073]

What a sweet pup! Shes so secure bc she knows you and she knows what's up!

[@lord0jackostar]

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.

[@Swarfy]

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!

[@QuantumMindfuck]

What a well-mannered little lady she is!

[@scorchedroseproductions3266]

She just kept looking at you like "really, sis?"

[@xxIxx6726]

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

[@cydkriletich6538]

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.

[@dancingcorpses5750]

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.

[@colie563]

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.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

What a great little girl. A lot like a Lhasa Apso without the bad attitude.

[@seonaelizabethcoster8465]

Hahaha! When you said " You want a treat/cookie" my brother's dog popped his head up and looked ever so hopefully in my direction. 🤣 Sorry, pupper, you've had your dinner. But nice try.

[@exmohobobonobo]

I love the interaction between them. Gigi is listening so intently. I love that GWTD’s mom has such a sweet little baby.

[@PoM-MoM]

I gave my mom a Pomeranian for Christmas. Then mom gave her back to me. I am so glad my mom didn't like her because then she was my awesome fur baby for 14 years. Awesome PoM. Thanks mom.

[@jmc8076]

Im glad she your mom gave back her to you and not a shelter. Too many ‘gift’ dogs end up abandoned for diff reasons. So happy for both it worked out.

[@Patty-qy8qh]

How do you even come up with this? An animal as a gift without even asking, what a stupid idea.

[@PoM-MoM]

@@Patty-qy8qh LMAO 🤣 it was the BEST, stupid idea that I've ever had. And there's been many ! 🐒 MERRY Christmas @Patty

[@PoM-MoM]

@@jmc8076 me too. Merry Christmas j mc

[@Elvan-Lady]

Aww, she's so fluffy after the blow dry. I know the pain of bad kneecaps; poor pup.

[@chichitex1252]

She looks so sophisticated with that urban rich girl hairdo!❤❤❤

[@diane9247]

She's so calm, no "little diva" personality.🌸🏵🌸

[@lucarmyfool4800]

For those who dont know, Tulear is a city in Madagascar (Africa).

[@connieefurulee]

Watched a whole 15 minutes of dog grooming and loved it. Beautiful job.

[@GiraffeGal1]

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.

[@dancingcorpses5750]

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.

[@mypetgiraffe4236]

How adorable! I love how you do the face massages. The pups seem to go into a trance.

[@athenaeliopulos1395]

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.

[@rnp497]

i love the bedraggled look of betrayal when they are soaked. You can almost see them asking 'how could you do this to me'

[@kristamkm]

I loved Gigi’s look after her blowout. The fluffiness was awesome! ❤️

[@AMNmrrll]

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.

[@lynday]

I wonder how many baths Vanessa gets every day from her dogs shaking the water off of themselves? Great job on that sweet little pooch!

[@rhondag5078]

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

[@crystalk9382]

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 ❤❤

[@maryeckel9682]

Is he a picker, a grinner, a lover and a sinner?

[@crystalk9382]

@@maryeckel9682 He is indeed!

[@willowbark5649]

@@maryeckel9682 😂🤣😂

[@Stadtpark90]

Love her fluffy boots, and when she can look out of her eyes again without obstruction.

[@miask]

While you were drying Gigi, she looked like the marshmallow doggo…she is so sweet.

[@Bizob2010]

COTONS!!!!!!!!!! oh, my parents had a Coton named Chloe. She will forever have a special place in my heart 🫂

[@marysmith2060]

Gigi is a doll. You mom loves Gigi and it shows. A long grooming video with spicy Mayo,yes!!

[@debtansey89]

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.

[@janeceeastwood8035]

Gigi is a cotton ball on legs. She’s a sweet and lovely dog. A fine gift for your mom.

[@Artujackrussel]

I'm never not laughing when I see a dog in the happy hoodie

[@kmarch6630]

Not only did your mom get an adorable pup, she also get a lifetime of grooming.

[@nancyrubano-nord5265]

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.

[@MarieGrealis]

What a cute little fluff ball after her bath and blow dry! She's so pretty! Great job Vanessa, as always.

[@skraf883]

Aww I just about cried when you took her down so short. She was such an adorable fluffball.

[@maxinemcelroy8902]

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 👑 🙏🏻 💞 ✝️ 🐾 🕯 🕯🕯🕯🕯

[@heatherL4834]

What is the purple shampoo for?

[@maxinemcelroy8902]

@@heatherL4834 keeps white and silver hair bright and from discoloring to a yellowish ugly color

[@heatherL4834]

@@maxinemcelroy8902 Oh ok. That's good to know

[@aurorafauna4195]

Such a good boy. No struggle, no yowling, just pure, unadulterated zen.

[@parryyotter]

Girl

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

Showdog for you.

[@verakarpova]

Oh man, she is so good through all of that! Clearly this gorgeous furry lady is not a stranger to grooming process!

[@BrownRiceBunny1]

We had a beautiful dog and she would get those brown areas (we called it rust). We figured out it was excess yeast in her body. Essential she had a yeast infection. We treated that and changed her diet and her rust went away.

[@totallyolivers]

The lady that grooms my Shih-tzu has 5 Cotons. They are so cute.

[@belyear]

She was so cute with the hair over her eyes. She looked so accepting that this was her life now.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

❄ What a little sweetheart.❄ It's too bad about her knee, but it's such a blessing you gifted her to your mom. 🩵

[@AudreyLMcFarland]

Ok, the FLOOFFF part was/is my favorite!!! She can be one poofy baby! I thought that was hysterical!! Gigi looks like one very pretty dog at the end! What a sweet heart!

[@darlenemassey6161]

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!

[@RBFBettyCrew]

Congrats on hitting *100K* subs!! Such a cutie. It's kinda sad to see all that adorable floof getting shaved off. I do understand why though. Much easier to maintain. And she's still adorable after anyway. Looking forward to seeing Mayonnaise next time!! ❤

[@KristyRadio]

I miss my coton de tulear every day! We kept her cut long, she was the cutest sweetest dog ever.

[@cindyens2053]

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!

[@indigowolf556]

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. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

What a beautiful dog! Those little dogs always seem to be happy and have cute 'smily ' faces!

[@GouzAcres]

Thank you for your description and honest opinions of different breeds as you groom them. It's helped us find a new dog breed (the coton). I've watched these videos so many times. :)

[@mjsimm]

I mean come on! How can you not love that sweet face and those floofy hoofs are to die for!

[@eco2geek.]

What a well-behaved dog! If she's a former show dog she's probably used to being fluffed and buffed, but still.

[@sloopy5191]

She's an ADORABLE little Q-tip!! 😉🥰 PS; I think pupper is in love with her groomer.

[@rudi-183]

Sitting there in the purple shampoo she looked too adorable😊

[@gretchenoliver3388]

The cotton came of the coton and he looked so delightfully cute!