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I think I've found the right breeder! :D Here is how she answered to my questions. They all sound good to me, but see what you think! Hi, I'll try to answer your questions the best I can and certainly happy to answer any others that come up anytime. Do you will you have evidence of the pups BAER tests ? Do you have the results of previous litters? Will you provide me a copy of the puppy's test results? My previous litters are not related to this breeding. My hearing on previous litter have been better than average, two unis in five litters, no deaf pups. All pups will be hearing tested and a copy of the results included in the puppy packet. How many of the dogs in the pedigree are you actually familiar with in respect to temperament and genetic defects? I've been showing Dals since 1989 and have studied many of the lines so am familiar with most of the dogs in both pedigrees. I started doing research for this litter a year and a half ago and am still asking questions myself. This breeding has been very carefully planned and will not happen if I discover problems that I don't feel should be reproduced. I don't anticipate any at this point however. What is the incidence of deafness, allergies, infections, thyroid dysfunction, seizures, stone formation, hip dysplasia, etc., in the pedigree? As far as I know, there are very low incidents of all in both pedigrees, this is why I've chosen both the sire and dam for the breeding. Information will be included in the packet about care and feeding to assure the optimal health of the pups or you can look at my website, there are links there that tell about health and I will be updating and adding more when I have some time. [url]http://www.spiritone.com/~visions/phd.html[/url] Look at the links site. Were there any temperament problems in the ancestry of the puppies? Have the sire and the dam been temperament tested? Yes they have and both the sire and dam have wonderful, solid temperaments. I expect very stable pups from this litter. How much time do you spend planning your litters and rearing the pups ? I plan to take a few weeks off when the pups are over a month old. My dogs are also only alone for a few hours a day between the proverbial "changing of the guards" so to speak, so the pups will have lots of socialization. The pups will be raised in the livingroom with lots of visitors for socialization. I plan a minimum of 8 hours a day spend on the pups. I breed rarely so will really enjoy the pups while they are here. Are the sire and dam OFA Certified? BAER tested? Do you have certificates for me to see ? The sire has been tested, the dam will be the end of Feb when she is old enough. OFA isn't done until 2 yrs of age. Do you offer a Health/Hearing/Temperament guarantee with your puppies? I wouldn't be doing the litter if I thought there were going to be problems. I stand behind my breeding always and want to know any problems that come up in the life of the pup. I still get cards and pictures from my first litter in 1990! Are you knowledgeable about Dalmatians? Can you/will you answer my special medical, food & training questions? Will you tell me when you don't know an answer? Do you have access to resources when the questions stretch beyond your knowledge? As I said above, I've had Dals for many years and would be happy to answer any question or refer you on to where you can find the answer. The Dalmatian community is very good to respond to request for info also. Are you able and willing to answer my questions for the life of the dog? Anytime! I expect communication and pictures on occasion! Do you require a spay/neuter agreement on pets? Yes, absolutely. My contract states a very heavy fine for not complying with this request along with rights to repossess any dog that is not in compliance with the contract. I expect the pups to have healthy, happy homes when they leave here. I've had very good success with placements of my puppies with only two exceptions. Both of those were placed in new homes with very good success. Will you ask me lots of questions to determine if I am, in fact, the right kind of person for a Dal; that I have the facilities to keep it safe and the finances to properly feed & vet it? Yes, I have a questionaire we will start with and it basically is an adoption process. What are the most important things you are striving for in your breeding program? The most important part of any breeding program is to assure healthy, good solid temperaments and stable dogs are produced. To me, these dogs are pets all of the time, while I also strive to produce beautiful show dogs (the main goal of the breeding), a quality show dog has good health, temperment and structure. One must be able to live with, not just look at a dog. Will you supply at least a 4 generation pedigree, the puppy's health record & instructions on how to properly take care of my new dog? Yes, a complete pedigree and health info will be included in the puppy packet. Will you assist me if I cannot keep the dog? My contract states the pups come back to me if you can not keep it. I want to know where my pups are their whole life so I want to be the one to replace them if needed. Of course, life has it's curves and unforseen things happen but I would hope this decision to get a pup is given with consideration that it is a 15 year investment on your part. I hope this answers your questions, if not, feel free to send more!

[quote]P.S. I absolutely love your photo album, is your cow a pet? I'm a wannabe pet cow owner. (Someday!)[/quote] When I got my cow, the breeder said that this cow wasn't a pet. HA! I turned her into one! I can pet her, milk her (she's a beef! :lol: ), and sometimes rider her! :o Right now she's the boss cow so she's not as nice. She thinks she's hot stuff. I put more cow pics. Were those questions adequate???

I wonder why she's getting rid of him? He has his CGC. I don't understand, and I'm sure Ax doesn't either. :cry:

It is! It has the same website on it that you gave me! :cry: Poor Ax, he's only three.

Yeah, we have horses and I like to jog. I also want to do obedience, conformation, CGC, agility, and I really want a dog who wants to be with me. (which a dal does) I will have to work on my patience though. :? :lol: [quote]P.S. I absolutely love your photo album, is your cow a pet? I'm a wannabe pet cow owner. (Someday!)[/quote] Yes, practically all of our cows are pets, and they are all named. :lol: We have 7 cows and heifers and one steer. We have one jersey cow (due in march), one beef cow (mine! due in January yeah!), and a buch of mixes. :lol: I will post more moo-moo pics today. I am communicating with a Dalmatian breeder in Portland and I just sent her the list of QUESTIONS. WOW I feel a tiny bit sorry for her! :lol: Here are the ones I asked her. Do you will you have evidence of the pups BAER tests ? Do you have the results of previous litters? Will you provide me a copy of the puppy's test results? How many of the dogs in the pedigree are you actually familiar with in respect to temperament and genetic defects? What is the incidence of deafness, allergies, infections, thyroid dysfunction, seizures, stone formation, hip dysplasia, etc., in the pedigree? Were there any temperament problems in the ancestry of the puppies? Have the sire and the dam been temperament tested? How much time do you spend planning your litters and rearing the pups ? Are the sire and dam OFA Certified? BAER tested? Do you have certificates for me to see ? Do you offer a Health/Hearing/Temperament guarantee with your puppies? Are you knowledgeable about Dalmatians? Can you/will you answer my special medical, food & training questions? Will you tell me when you don't know an answer? Do you have access to resources when the questions stretch beyond your knowledge? Are you able and willing to answer my questions for the life of the dog? Do you require a spay/neuter agreement on pets? Will you ask me lots of questions to determine if I am, in fact, the right kind of person for a Dal; that I have the facilities to keep it safe and the finances to properly feed & vet it? What are the most important things you are striving for in your breeding program? Will you supply at least a 4 generation pedigree, the puppy's health record & instructions on how to properly take care of my new dog? Will you assist me if I cannot keep the dog? Do you think that's enough? :wink: I found them off this great website. I think they have detailed info on about every beed, breeding, more. I found it yesterday when I couldn't get to Dog-O :mad: [url]http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/[/url] [b]Cool I just found this at that webpage! [/b]:D PLEASE NOTE: The [url]www.pets4bid.com[/url] HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN. Thanks to all of you for your help and commentary, and ESPECIALLY thanks to Robert McClendon, the administrative contact (from which pets4bid subcontracted their webspace) for his responsiveness to the situation and ultimately shutting down the site.

[color=red][size=6]Yeah for K! [/size][/color]:D [size=2](I can't believe that after 3,000 and something posts you didn't know how to do it?!)[/size]

[quote name='K']This is a link to Tonya's site she is a member here, her Dal is called Ax, maybe you could E-Mail her and tell her you are from here and she could answer any questions you may have that way? [url]http://www.geocities.com/lugnut514532000/index.html[/url][/quote] I was just at a Dalmatian forum and I found this: 3 year old male dalmatian in need of home Author: Tonya , Dec/25/2002 17:50:32 [-05 EST] Homepage: Search and Rescue German Shepherds and Dalmatinans Hi, Ax is a 3 year old male dal who I need to find a home for. He belongs to my hubby who has changed jobs and does not have the time for him he used to. While Ax gets attention from me, it's not what it used to be and he needs a home with someone who can spend more quality time with him. He is trained, good with other dogs, kids (supervised of course), knows basic obedience and basic agility. Ax is a special needs boy who is blind due to hereditary cateracts. Otherwise he is totally healthy, up to date on shots, worming. Ax has his CGC and is a calm dog. He is available for adoption, no papers. Please email if interested. I can send pics also, or visit my website to see pics of ax. It is the dog you told me about! :o

When someone replies to something it immediately comes to the top. There are plenty of things to reply to that are brand new.

I didn't know that! Poor Koolie :cry: :cry: :cry:

Yes, why isn't she spayed? They're are currently 9,355 labs and lab x on petfinder! 1,724 black labs alone! :cry:

[quote]don't forget when you do worm it is important to [color=red]worm everyone[/color][/quote] Even the people?! :lol:

Yeah, considering it's my first dal, and what I've heard about them, It would be best for me to get a puppy so I can bond with it, it can trust me, etc.

[quote]Who would breed a dog on pedigree ALONE? I just don't get that one and never will![/quote] We could've done that with Winnie. Oh, it doesn't matter how bad her hips are, maybe the puppies couldn't even walk they're hips are so bad! :o No, we spayed her and I think that's what her parents owners should have done. So what that her dad was a master hunter. Even with that I would never breed a fair hip dog! And I don't think her mom was anything! She had fair hips to! :oops: :mad: Oh and the breeder did have a guarantee on the hips, but after two years with a dog who would give it up?! :mad:

I don't want to sound rude, but you got Molly from someone who's breeding mutts?

What state? Here's a place where you can search for breeders. [url]http://www.puppyfinder.com/[/url] [color=red][size=6]Have you tried the shelter?[/size][/color]

Here's something I found on the internet about biting dogs. DOES YOUR DOG BITE? BY TOMMY DWYER There has always been some list produced by some outfit, which gives the amount of dog bites from each particular breed across the country. From Dalmatian to Dachshund, it tells us what dogs were doing the biting. I would use this list as a type of "barometer only" when I was the animal control officer. That and the knowledge of the breed would give me a good indication of what I was dealing with when confronting that specific dog. But hey, most of the time I would just open up the car door and let my little furry brothers hop right in. The list as a whole had no moral value only because the dog that collected the most bites would never give up his crown. Now I agree that there is a problem with some breeds being breed trained and handed over to someone who couldn’t manage the little misers. And because of the owner’s ignorance, some child has to pay the price only because their neighbor was determined to show the world his prize " guardian ". But the problem is not the dog. The problem stems from the increased numbers of the same breeds, which are far greater today than there was, say, 20 years ago. And now certain cities, and even some states are thinking of either eliminating the dangerous dogs from their town, or even worse, calling for the expulsion of these breeds altogether. In fact, such legislation could indeed decrease the number of dog bites for that specific breed. But by no means will it fix the problem in the long run. Why, well, lets read on. We can begin with the breed itself. Getting rid of a Pit Bull Terrier or Chow is not going to stop that owner from getting the Akita or Belgian Tervuren? They are not on the list as far as I know, but will be as Pit Bull bites diminish. If not, then there is always the Dalmatian. Oh, and you thought they were O.K.? The bottom line is that for every dog your city eliminates from its borders, there will be another dog of equal stature but of different breed, ready in the wings. To really deal with this problem for the long haul. You have to get three very important people involved. The insurance companies, your local tax collectors and possibly the Fish and Game dept. Hey, I wouldn’t laugh. The idea has merit. And besides, It’s just a beau ideal and would probably never happen. So just be patient and here me out. The first thing is to out-law the importation of the most vicious dogs into your area. Now you are free to work on the dogs that are within your limits. This is where the insurance companies come in. Have the insurance companies increase dramatically, the premium level for home and apartments on anyone who possesses such a canine. Include a rider stating that all dog bites will be paid upon the termination of such animal. They do exist, I own one. Were not through yet, the licensing of such animals should also be on the high end. I’m not kidding. Jack up the fee and slap a hefty fine to those dogs that disobey any such leash law. Remember, were not going after the dog. We are going after the owner. The true breeders of good quality dogs will absorb the cost and start breeding good-tempered canines. Chances are, he already has them. Within time those dogs on the list will be rotated to accommodate the other dogs that are now at the top of the list. And wallah! All the dogs’ owners in the city will soon be walking Gerbils. Because, are you ready for this, the number one canine that has been on the best seller’s list as far as bites are concerned, is the mutt. Yup, all that work and you are not even going after the right dog. What we really need to do is focus on why the problem even exists. And again we come back to the breeder, owner, and the responsibility of that dog. Speaking as a formar animal control officer, I can only say that the best way to control the number of bites in your area is to offer free neutering and spaying to all that want it. The population will decrease along with the number of bites. It may sound like I am stepping to the side with my answer. But less dogs, and I mean all dogs, would benefit from that program. There will always be a need for the so-called junkyard dog. He has been breed and trained to do what he is supposed to do. Unfortunately they come in all shapes and sizes. Myself personally, I have had Rotties swim with my kids at the lake, Dobies and Shepherds perform with local police officers without flaw, and gander at all three breeds from across a posted fence. The temperament of these animals can and should be adjusted to accommodate the field that the dog is to be sold. Fixing the temperament should be left to the responsible breeder. Example, sure. The Great Dane is a magnificent creation. Unfortunately, they were rarely allowed to enter the show ring until the late 50`s, due to it’s highly aggressive and unpredictable nature. Overlapping animal control laws did not fix the problem. The breeders took the responsibility into their own hands, and won! And remember, all dogs will bite. There is no exception. To eliminate dogs all together only re-inforces my belief that we have become a disposable society. Unless you happen to own a cat.

Probably most of you know that I've been considering getting a Dalmatian. I was talking to some friends and they told me that Dalmatians are biters! They told me they knew someone who was in the insurance business and they wouldn't insure your house if you got a Dalmatian! :o I never heard anything about them being that prone to bite people. I mean I heard of them being reserved with strangers, but they made it sound like they just flat out bite um! :o :o Everyone I've met when I say Dalmatian they immediately say oh no! :mad: They say they're hyper and crazy and just plain horrible! I've done lots and lots of studying about them and I think they are the perfect dog for me, but everyone is saying NO! I'm hoping to hang out with some so I can see they're temperament for myself, because that's the one thing I haven't really done is been with that many. PLEASE HELP! I would appreciate all ideas you have about them, good, bad or ugly.

There's more info at that site. Here it is again. [url]http://www.doghause.com/neuter.html[/url]

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals. As a result, every year 4 to 6 million animals are euthanized because there are no homes for them. What can you do to stop the suffering? Spay and neuter your pet! In addition to saving lives, spaying and neutering can also drastically improve your pet's health and life expectancy. The idea that pets become fat or lazy when they are spayed or neutered is a myth. Sterilized pets lead healthier, longer lives. Spaying a female eliminates the possibility of uterine and ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer. Neutering a male reduces the risk of both prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Neutering also will make your pet more affectionate and less likely to roam, get in fights, or become lost. Five Good Reasons Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet 1) Spaying or neutering increases your pet's chances for a longer, healthier life. Spaying your pet before her first estrous cycle (that is, before she reaches sexual maturity) greatly reduces her chances of developing breast cancer and completely eliminates the threat of uterine and ovarian cancer and uterine infection, which are common occurrences in unaltered females. Neutering your male dog or cat prevents testicular tumors and may prevent prostate problems. Neutering also decreases the possibility of perianal tumors and hernias, which are commonly observed in older, unaltered dogs. Because neutered cats are less likely to roam, the threat of abscesses caused by bites and diseases transmitted by fighting are greatly reduced. 2) An altered dog or cat is a better pet for your family. Males neutered early in life are less aggressive toward other males and are not distracted by females in heat. Therefore, a neutered male will be less tempted to leave your property and cross that dangerous highway searching for a mate. Neutered males also are less likely to mark every one of your (or your neighbor's) expensive shrubs with his urine as well as inside the house. Spaying your female pet eliminates the problem of stray males camping in your yard and decreases her desire to roam and breed. 3) No family wants to cope with an unwanted pregnancy. Spaying prevents your pet from giving birth to unwanted puppies or kittens. 4) Spaying results in a cleaner female dog and home. Because female dogs pass bloody fluid for about ten days, twice a year, as a part of their estrous cycle, constant care must be taken to avoid carpet stains in homes with such animals. Spaying your dog eliminates this problem. 5) You are helping to alleviate the dog and cat overpopulation problem. Each year, millions of unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized (killed) at shelters across the country. Although pet behavioral problems are the main reasons animals are given to shelters, many orphans are the result of accidental breeding by free-roaming, unaltered pets. The more pets spayed or neutered, the fewer dogs and cats will have to be destroyed. Delaware Humane Association does not euthanized; however, hundreds of dogs and cats are turned away each year because there is simply not enough room at the shelter to accommodate them. Six Common Excuses for Not Spaying or Neutering Pets 1) My pet will get fat and lazy. Neutering or spaying may diminish your pet's overall activity level, natural tendency to wander, and hormonal balances, which may influence appetite. Pets that become fat and lazy after being altered usually are overfed and do not get enough exercise. 2) We want another pet just like Rover and Fluffy. Breeding two purebred animals rarely results in offspring that are exactly like one of the parents. With mixed breeds, it is virtually impossible to have offspring that are exactly like one of the parents. 3) My pet's personality will change. Any change will be for the better. After being altered, your pet will be less aggressive toward other dogs or cats, have a better personality, and will be less likely to wander. Spraying (urine marking), which is often done by dogs and cats to mark their territory, diminishes or ceases after pets are altered. 4) We can sell puppies or kittens and make money. Even well-known breeders are fortunate if they break even on raising purebred litters. The cost of raising such a litter -- which includes stud fees, vaccinations and other health care costs, and feeding a quality food -- consumes most of the "profit." Well-known breeders raise breeds that they like. These breeders also try to improve the standard of the breeds they raise. 5) My children should witness our pet giving birth. Pets often have their litters in the middle of the night or in a place of their own choosing. Because pets need privacy when giving birth, any unnecessary intrusion can cause the mother to become seriously upset. These intrusions can result in an unwillingness to care for the offspring or in injury to the owners or to the pet. 6) I am concerned about my pet undergoing anesthesia. Placing a pet under anesthesia is a very common concern of owners. Although there is always a slight risk involved, the anesthetics currently used by veterinarians are very safe. Many veterinarians use equipment that monitors heart and respiratory rates during surgery to ensure that their patients are doing well under anesthesia. Thus, the medical benefits of having your pet spayed or neutered far outweigh the slight risk involved with undergoing anesthesia. Consult your veterinarian if your are concerned about this aspect of the procedure. Sorry it's so long. Here's the site I got it off of. [url]http://www.doghause.com/neuter.html[/url]

Winnie doesn't eat her own but she does eat these manures: horse, cow, guinea pig, duck, cat, and use to eat: rabbit, and chicken. YUCK! [img]http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/sad/352.gif[/img]

Sorry to get off the subject, but I heard of a dachshund (actually saw it on animals planet) that had a false pregnancy and labor, now she thinks that the phones in her owners house are her babies! She puts them all in a pile and when they ring she goes and picks them up because she thinks they're crying! :lol: It's especially funny because the people who own her have a in home business and they can't answer the phone! :lol: I hope everything goes well with your sisters lab.

Just a guess, but she might be in heat.

What???

Smokey is pretty! I love brindles. [img]http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/images/available_dogs/Smokey.jpg[/img]

I want Taz! :( [img]http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/images/available_dogs/Taz.jpg[/img] Here's Buford! [img]http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/images/available_dogs/Buford.jpg[/img]