With the new disney movie “Cruella” coming out (2021) this is a timely chance to remind people that while Dalmatians are amazing dogs, they are not for every one and that any dog should be for life.
Yes ~ Dalmatians are stunning. 😍
They are also very active ~ bred to run all day long.
They are social ~ they love attention, they want to be allowed in doors, they want homes that will include them in everything.
They shed ~ ALOT more than you'd believe.
The breed has an affinity for stones and high rates of congenital deafness.
They are trainable, but can be easily bored or sensitive to techniques used.
When 101 dalmatians came out years ago, there was a rise in the popularity of the breed.
They were Backyard bred and puppy farmed.
Placed with homes that had not been vetted, homes that were not prepared or educated on the breed and puppies ~ the training, the socializing, the exercise, the lifestyle.
This led to an increase of Dalmatians in shelters, but not the beautiful dalmatians we strive for.
Fearful, aggressive, neurotic dogs.
Crippled by the wrong start in life(indiscriminant breeders, using dogs that shouldn't have been bred, and not taking responsibility for the dogs they had brought into this world) and the wrong homes not equipped for this beautiful breed.
Dalmatians are amazing dogs
BUT only in the right environment!
If they are the right breed for you go to a reputable breeder, or shelter/rescue ONLY.
Don't browse Gumtree or petshops or go to backyard greeders.
Look to your kennel club or local breed club and check reputable sites like Dogz Online and Perfect Pets.
Ask questions and answer questions.
If you are considering breeding:
If you see dollar signs instead of living beings DO NOT BREED...
Leave breeding to responsible breeders who are educated in the breed and know what they are doing.
Leave breeding to dogs who are healthy, sound and undeniably brilliant examples of the breed.
Leave breeding to those who will vet and educate homes and who will provide life time support to their puppy families long after the movie hype has passed.
IF you are wanting to breed find a mentor and do it the right way for your dogs and the breeds benefit.
Please do not contribute towards shelter population by poor ownership, and poor breeding decisions.
For more info on the breed:
https://perfectpets.com.au/…/dog-bre…/dog-breeders/dalmatian
https://www.thedca.org/redbook.html
https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/dalmatian
Some articles about when the 101 Dalmatian other movie came out :
https://www.spokesman.com/…/keep-101-dalmatians-from-becom…/
https://www.independent.co.uk/…/film-may-cause-1001-unwante…

Wonderdal First Avenger RN
RALLY NOVICE (RN)
28th September 2018 1st Pass - and highest club member in novice class
30th November 2018 - 2nd Pass
1st December 2018 - 3rd Pass TITLE GAINED

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION (CH) - 92 Points
92 Points towards his Australian Champion Title at 10 months old.
1x Baby in Group
6x Minor in Group
Needs *8*  more points to *TITLE*

CH Trudals Perdita RN ET WWPD WPD
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION (CH)
Final points gained 6 May 2018.

WORKING PACK DOG (WPD)
12th May 2018 2nd Pass
2nd June 2018 3rd Pass
23rd June 2018 4th Pass TITLE GAINED

TRACKING DOG(TD)
27th August 2018 Tracking Test 2 PASS (Very good)
Needs *1* More pass to *TITLE*

JAIDEE PRINCESS PIRATE RA ET WPD
RALLY ADVANCE (RA)
22nd April 2018 1st Pass
22nd April 2018 2nd Pass
16th June 2018 3rd Pass TITLE GAINED

RALLY EXCELLENT (RE)
30th November 2018: 1st pass
Needs *4* more passes for *TITLE*

2017 RECAP

IZZY
WORKING PACK DOG (WPD)
13th May 2017 1st Pass
29th July 2017 2nd Pass
30th July 2017 3rd Pass
19th August 2017 4th Pass TITLE GAINED

JUNIOR COURSER (JC)
12th November 2017 1st pass
Needs *one* more pass for *TITLE*.
PERDI
RALLY NOVICE (RN)
16th April 2017 1st Pass
29th April 2017 2nd Pass
29th April 2017 3rd Pass TITLE GAINED
29th April 2017 4th Pass (Spare/Extra Pass)

WORKING PACK DOG (WPD)
13th May 2017 1st Pass

TRACKING DOG(TD)
11th September 2017 Tracking Test 1 PASS

2016 RECAP

IZZY:
RALLY NOVICE (RN)
19th March 2016: 1st pass
19th March 2016: 2nd pass
24th April 2016: 3rd pass TITLE GAINED

ENDURANCE TITLE (ET)
8th May 2016 TITLE GAINED

Dalmatian club of Victoria: Performance dog of the year 2016


PERDI
ENDURANCE TRIAL (ET)
8th May 2016 TITLE GAINED

WORKING WEIGHT PULL DOG (WWPD)
12th June 2016 1st Pass
3rd July 2016 2nd Pass
24th July 2016 3rd Pass
21st August 2016 4th pass TITLE GAINED