Welcome to Cotton Kennels Home of Saylor's Doc Holliday
Home of Saylor American Bulldogs
Arab, Alabama
Welcome Cotton Kennels! Thank you for stopping by. Please look around and let us know if you have any questions, suggestions, or otherwise. We are in the process of some much needed updates on our site, so please stay tuned. We hope you will continue to check back with us.
This site is dedicated to our American Bulldogs. If you are not familar with American Bulldogs, they are often known as the farm/utility dogs of the South. Our personal goals include promoting sound and stable temperaments, but most importantly healthy, happy dogs that can perform whenever duty calls, whatever that duty may be. American Bulldogs are a very capable breed. They can and often do excel in many activities such as farm work, showing, personal protection, weight pulling, hunting
or simply a loving family pet.
We prefer hybrid, Scott or performance type American Bulldogs and are crazy about the colored dogs such as fawns and brindles. When it comes to our dogs, we are striving for excellence in conformation and other abilities, as well as adding a little vibrancy and color back into the performance pool. Our dogs are NKC and UKC registered. We show for conformation and have interest in other dog sporting events. Any future colored dogs (fawns or brindles) will be registered under the name Saylor's. White dogs will be registered under the name of Cotton's.
American Bulldogs are our life! We are privileged to share our lives with such a magnificent breed. They hold a very special place in our hearts. Just read the "About Us" page to see why.
Saylor's Doc Holliday (above) Big thanks to Mr. Fred Lanting for his photography tips. Fred was actually at the other end of the leash, although you don't see him.
Is your club or organization looking for a guest speaker?
We are honored to know Mr. Fred Lanting, international show judge, author and lecturer of All Things Canine consulting division, Willow Wood Services. Fred has traveled the world over, judging and lecturing. Around here we affectionately refer to him as the "Doggy Lama". His extensive experience includes:
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: over 24 countries.
Approved all-breed judge in Bolivia, China, Trinidad, Malaysia, Uruguay, Colombia, Brazil, & other countries including U.S. registries such as UKC.
CANINE AUTHORITY:
Lecturer in about 30 countries on Gait-and-Structure, Canine Orthopedic Disorders, etc. Formerly instructor at Senior Conformation Judges Ass’n Institute and W.Va. Canine College (including member of advisory board). Worldwide canine behavior & structure consultant. Security & training consultant/analyst for Asesores Caninos (Colombia), and other countries. Expert witness in litigation, in most canine topics.
AUTHOR: The Total German Shepherd Dog, Canine Hip Dysplasia, Canine Orthopedic Problems, technical and science books, books of poetry, etc. Writer of innumerable articles in dog magazines. Columnist for many magazines and websites in the U.S. and abroad; frequent contributor to a wide variety of publications. Serious scholar of canine anatomy and health; assistant in veterinary surgery; guest lecturer at many vet schools.
Fred offers the following services...
SEMINARS & LECTURE INFORMATION
1. HD and Other Orthopedic Disorders: slide presentation touching on all aspects including genetics, nutrition, diagnosis, treatments, and more. Includes Question-&-Answer session. Total: Two hours & up, or tailored to your needs.
2. Analytical Approach to Evaluating Dogs: a unique gait-and-structure slide talk, describing how to choose studs, candidates for purchase, pick puppies, and judge dogs in the ring or from ringside. Also stresses why decisions are made between dogs. Live volunteer dogs, slide illustrations, audience "hands-on" participation. From two hours, depending on number of dogs and participants/learners. Can be expanded if ring conditions and more intensive practice are desired. Can make a one-day package (a.m., lunch, and p.m.) for a money-builder for club treasuries, or a one-lecture-plus-meal event.
3. Schutzhund/VPG problem-solving and technique improvements.
4. Anatomy Courses similar to SCJA Institute lectures.
5. Others by special arrangement: Grooming, Basic Genetics, etc.
6. Evolution of the American German Shepherd Dog (spec clubs).
(Fee plus expenses; if lectures are in connection with judging assignments, such costs can be divided. No fee beyond expenses charged for lectures in foreign countries).
If you are interested in Fred's services or would like to purchase his books, please click on the following link for more info...
From L to R: Uncle Derek, special friend, internationally known author and show judge, Fred Lanting, Tommy & Doc at the Heart of Dixie American Bulldog Speciality in Steele, Alabama.
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