I surprised my mom for Christmas | Coton De Tulear

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[@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…

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@iamcyndelaq3515]

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

[@karinafallout]

☁️ ☁️☁️☁️💖💖💖💖

[@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 😂

[@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"💖🐶

[@kathyf.2002]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@jillhumphrys8073]

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

[@danman1287]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen]

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

[@equalityforall8418]

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

[@martias.1210]

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

[@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.

[@ThreadWitch]

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.

[@priscillaulland1263]

What a model citizen during her bath!

[@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.

[@leese.23]

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

[@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! 🥰

[@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 💖

[@Rachel-wn2lw]

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.

[@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!

[@zukinkkryonite]

Omg, her getting excited at the end was too cute 🥺

[@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!

[@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.

[@cdude9295]

What a well behaved lil sheep ❤

[@exmohobobonobo]

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

[@Stadtpark90]

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

[@kristamkm]

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

[@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!

[@diane9247]

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

[@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

[@marysmith2060]

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

[@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

[@mypetgiraffe4236]

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

[@mishadixon3694]

I am LOVING this longer form content.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😂🤣😂

[@mjsimm]

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

[@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.

[@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 👑 🙏🏻 💞 ✝️ 🐾 🕯 🕯🕯🕯🕯

[@Gigglingsiren]

What is the purple shampoo for?

[@maxinemcelroy8902]

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

[@Gigglingsiren]

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

[@belyear]

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

[@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'

[@aurorafauna4195]

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

[@parryyotter]

Girl

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

Showdog for you.

[@pokegal-ew8dh]

Omg as she got progressively floofier as she dried!! 😍

[@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!

[@skraf883]

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

[@kmarch6630]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@miask]

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

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

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

[@AsterInDis]

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

[@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.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

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

[@cathiefieser7296]

She is so sweet!

[@dianamajchrzak5855]

So cute. Exactly the right maintenance cut for her. All artists know that white against dark looks brighter. So…. Great job.

[@loiscassels8966]

OMG, I can’t stand it. Too much cuteness! ❤️🇨🇦

[@magistrafarrismagf1402]

what a delightful cotton ball!

[@ReSearcherSusie]

Oh Gigi, “beauty is pain!” You’re such a good girl! ❤

[@Branwhin]

Aww, she's a ball of toasted marshmallow fluff. I have a fuzzy ... well, brother-in-law I guess, lol. He's a shih-tzu and Bichon Frise mix, same colouration to Gigi here, and so cute.

[@julie9785]

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.

[@patriciavyce7942]

So sweet., we just love all you do for our furry friends.

[@michellewarmath7811]

What a sweetie. I like her lemon ears and her pretty Christmas collar.

[@suklinkner8684]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@chichitex1252]

What a well behaved doggie!❤

[@judithcatlett8518]

Hope she got her treat.

[@efj0096]

She definitely deserve 2 cookies such a good girl lot's of love from New Jersey and Ember 💕😇💐🌟

[@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!

[@marciadynes7628]

She is such a good girl such a cutie pie thanks for sharing you step sister😀😍

[@Artujackrussel]

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

[@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.

[@SparrowHope]

What a champ!! Just love her!!

[@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. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@fredk.2001]

Such a patient little pup.

[@Noosifur]

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.

[@lynnejohnston8922]

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..

[@hannahmiller2002]

Thats so nice of you! Love that breed!

[@Bizob2010]

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

[@cherylsalinas1548]

What a beautiful and well behaved dog. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lizholmes2730]

Gigi is gorgeous, all that melting fur and still fluffy at the end. Love the quiet gentle noises of protest during the bath and her reaction to treats and walkies. A pocket size perfect puppy...

[@ibdaffy]

Gigi is super adorable and what a sweet temperament!

[@TheSacredSight-v6w]

You rescue all the babies GWTDoogies!! Bless your HUGE heart!

[@Smudgie33]

Gigi is so adorable. We have a Bichon and she is just like this except curlier. I’m now looking at the Coton de Tulear as an option here in the UK. ❤

[@DavidRay_40]

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.