Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of Kona's frequently asked questions.
What kind of dog is Kona?
Kona is a Coton de Tuléar and hails from AKC Champion (mum, Nick Nack) and AKC Grand Champion (dad, Olly) bloodline.
How does Kona stay so clean?
Daily: Kona's an active pup so we have to make sure he stays fresh to avoid matting. We clean his eyes and face daily and also brush and comb him on a daily basis. We also rinse and towel dry his bottom of any "residue" when necessary.
Bi-weekly or weekly: Depending on how much outdoor time he gets we give him a full bath using Burt’s Bees (for puppies) Tearless Shampoo with Buttermilk for his head and face and Rowan Hair Wash for his body and paws. We’ll also use Vetericyn’s foam shampoo + conditioner for thick coats, as well as TrueBlue Conditioning Creme and like their detangling spray.
Check out Kona’s care routine to find more tips and tools.
What does Kona eat?
Like many Cotons, Kona has a discerning palate. He was such a picky puppy that every day was a challenge to get enough food in him. He now happily eats his meals — he loves Stella & Chewy's Super Beef patties, Stella & Chewy’s Chicken patties and Dandy Lamb patties.
Some of Kona's favourite foods are organic roast chicken, chicken hearts and gizzard, fresh grilled salmon and mackerel, liver, beef and lamb tongue, and steak (all human grade and antibiotic free). He also loves carrots, apples, pears, six-minute boiled eggs, strawberries, homemade peanut-butter, sweet potato and oat biscuits and cheese. He also loves treats from Drooling Monsters, Farm Hounds, Soul’y Raw and goes crazy for Mishka Dog Cakes.
Is Kona good with people?
Absolutely! We're not exaggerating when we say this, but Kona is a social butterfly and loves people of all ages, shapes, colours, and sizes.
How about with other dogs?
He's also great with dogs! Again, we cannot stress what a little ham Kona is. He loves all dogs, big or small, fluffy or not. If he could have it his way he would be friends with everypawdy!
What brushes do you use for Kona's hair?
Our favourite and most used are: Chris Christensen's oblong pin brush (27mm), fine/coarse buttercomb and small A5II Mark II Slicker.
Where does Kona get his clothing?
Mostly online. Some of his favourite clothing and accessory shops include Lucy and Co. and WagWear .
What kind of water does Kona drink?
Mix of filtered, bottled, and distilled water, but he'll also drink tap water if other options aren’t available.
How did we find Kona?
We found Kona through a trusted online source. You can read more about Kona's story to learn what we did to prepare for his arrival.