A puppy brings life and energy into the home, but getting a puppy involves responsibility for many years to come.
Before bringing home an adorable bundle of fur, you should ask yourself a few important questions, such as "Am I ready to dedicate my time to a dog?" or "Which breed best suits my lifestyle?"
To help you make the right decisions, we have outlined several key points on this page to guide you in your search for your new best friend.
Before deciding to purchase a puppy, there are important questions you should ask yourself. A dog will give you so much in return, such as unconditional love, companionship, a healthier lifestyle, and joy in life. But are you ready for the responsibility that comes with it? Here are some key questions to consider:
Can I afford a dog financially for the rest of its life?
There are many costs to consider: food, veterinary care, walking, sleeping, and transport supplies. Also, think about optional costs like dog sports, obedience classes, grooming, boarding, insurance, etc.
Does a dog fit into my lifestyle?
Can you spend enough time each day walking, playing, and cuddling with your dog? How much space do you have in your home? Is there someone at home to care for the dog if you work long hours?
Can I care for my Dalmatian for its entire life?
Dalmatians live an average of 14 years. Your four-legged friend will be a part of your life for a long time.
Do you realize that a Dalmatian is a large, active dog?
This sporty breed has a great need to burn off energy through long walks.
Did you know that a Dalmatian sheds year-round?
Your house will be covered in "Dally glitter" everywhere.
Although the Dalmatian is a healthy breed, it can still experience typical health issues.
Are you aware of the conditions that are common in this breed?
Can you answer "yes, 365 days a year" to all these questions?
If so, there's a good chance a Dalmatian is the right fit for your life!
Before inviting you to visit and meet our dogs, we would like to first explain how we approach and think about our dog breeding:
The health of our dogs is our top priority. The chosen parents for the puppies are carefully selected to minimize the chance of health problems and hereditary conditions in the puppies. Both parents are tested for deafness (BEAR test), hip and elbow dysplasia (HD and ED), heart defects (DCM), and lung conditions (ARDS).
The planned combination of both parent dogs is thoroughly prepared. We look at the inbreeding coefficient in both bloodlines, avoid certain ancestors, and include others that add value to the pedigree of the future puppies. Breeding according to the breed standard is important when breeding our pedigree dogs. We try to compensate for the shortcomings of our mother dogs by selecting a magnificent father dog. No expense is spared in finding the ideal sire. In the past, we have used dogs from Norway, Sweden, Finland, England, Russia, Germany, and other countries...
When a litter is expected soon, the necessary precautions are taken.
The expectant mother is given a specially tailored diet with additional supplements to support the development of the unborn puppies. We also vaccinate the mother dog twice with a Herpes vaccine to ensure optimal immunity at the time of the puppies' birth.
All of our puppies are born and raised in a home environment. During the first few weeks, we sleep by the puppies' side to ensure continuous monitoring of the litter. The puppies are checked and weighed daily, allowing us to make any necessary adjustments in a timely manner.
At the age of 4 weeks, there is a lot of change for the puppies: they begin to explore their new surroundings. They can already see and walk well, their coat pattern has fully developed, and they are ready for their first socialization!
Socialization is very important to us. The first experiences a puppy has are crucial for its development. You only get one first impression, and it must be a positive and enriching one. In the home, the puppies are introduced to the other dogs, household sounds such as the TV, vacuum cleaner, doorbell, etc. Outside, they encounter an adapted play area and various sounds like cars, horses, motorcycles, children, airplanes, and more.
And then comes the moment when, as breeders, we entrust our puppies to their new owners.
At the age of 8 weeks, the puppies are old enough to leave the litter and are ready to begin their new adventure.
The puppies have been dewormed 4 times, vaccinated, and microchipped by the veterinarian. They also have a European passport, an FCI-recognized pedigree, and a personalized deafness certificate.
As a registered breeder with the government and a member of the Belgian breed club, we aim to meet the highest standards and provide a sales contract.
If you agree with our breeding philosophy and would like to meet our dogs in person, please feel free to contact us directly.
As responsible breeders of Dalmatians, we are recognized by:
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