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Quality Dalmatians from a Breeder you can Trust

Welcome to Flashpoint Dalmatians

Thank you for your interest in Flashpoint Dalmatians!   


In order to be considered as a future home for a Flashpoint puppy, rescue or adult dog,  please complete the "New Owner Survey" and remit to Carriagedogs@yahoo.com. We offer referral to other breeders and rescue organizations if we do not have the companion Dal you are seeking.



Olive and her five spotless newborns! (11/08)
 We have one male puppy available: Click here to see Halen!



Puppies are expected to be neutered/spayed by six months of age. Adults and rescues are either spayed/neutered or will be prior to placement. All of our placement dogs are expected to be loved as indoor companions to forever families. We require all homes have a secure,  fenced in yard and agree to not allow the Dal to run free. We retain the right of first refusal should the owner not be able to care for their dog at any point. Flashpoint Dalmatians are not to be abandoned to a shelter or resold or a pet shop or other party.


*BAER HEARING TEST: Brain Auditory Evoked Response.

As you may have "heard", Dalmatians can have congenital deafness. Luckilly most Dalmatians have useful hearing as stated as such by stats presented from the Dalmatian Club of America:

  • ~70% of Dalmatians have bilateral hearing. They hear with both ears.
  • ~22% have unilateral hearing. They hear with only one ear.
  • ~8% are totally deaf. This unlucky minority do not hear at all.

    Note: These statistics are representative of pre-weaned puppies.
    Total Congenital Deafness (should it occur) is detectable before the puppy begins it's eighth week of development (see Ethics #'s 9 & 10)....

Dalmatian hearing is linked to the extreme piedbald gene and possibly blue eye color. All of our puppies are BAER hearing tested prior to placement. Acquired hearing loss and hearing loss due to the normal aging process is not associated with congenital deafness in Dalmatians. Dalmatians having unilateral hearing (hearing in one ear, deafness in the other) make fine companions. They are as delightful to live with as bilateral hearing Dalmatians.

**OFA: Orthopedic Foundation for Animals:  For information on  hip dysplasia, please click here . A dog free of hip dysplasia as depicted by radiographs submitted to OFA, a  rating of   EXCELLENT, GOOD or FAIR. beyond this, the dog is not found to pass the hip dysplasia evaluation. All of our Flashpoint dogs are OFA evaluated prior to breeding.

BAER testing Flashpoint Puppy. Dr Marshall

About Us

We are  located in Georgia, approximately one half hour north of Atlanta.

You can contact us by e-mailing carriagedogs@yahoo.com.Please tell us a bit about yourself and your expectations. You can also call us at 770/993-4155. Long distance calls will be returned COLLECT.

American/International Champion

Kales Wrinkle in Time TT, CGC, CD, NA, NAJ

(AM/Can Ch Alfredrich Handsome Tall 'N Dark X Ch Kales Presley)

One leg earned towards his CDX and one towards his OA titles prior to his passing.

In loving memory of Coach


Coach is the sire of Ch Starwood's Luck O' the Irish (AKA Shammie)



 Ch Flashpoint's Domini Canes AKA Fresco

DCGA Regional Specialty Winner - finished from BBE

Ch Spotlight's Obsession X Alfredrich Flashpoint

This male was incredible in both temperament and build. A larger male - 24 inches at the withers, solid long muscle and a topline as steady as a breeder could hope for. Gentle as cotton and sweet as ever. BAER Bi and OFA Excellent (as is his sister, Ch Flashpoint's Photogenic). Fresco was sibling to his Can Ch brother, Austin, owned and shown by Jackie Boesveld.

His dam, Alfredrich Flashpoint, was a best in sweep winner at MFDC under J.  Carol Schubert of Watseka Dalmatians. She had 16 points and one major under Dr Sam Draper. Always the bridesmaid - there were several nice female Dals showing when she was out and she was RWD to more majors than we could count. It was like Susan Lucci trying to win the Daytime Emmys. 

 

Pertinent Links

Please visit Jiggs (Flashpoint's Irish Jigg) on Suzi (Dreamweaver Dals). He is out of Ch Starwood's Pride of Atlantis and Alfredrich Flashpoint. His mom, Suzi, has done wonderful things with him in obedience and rally.


If you would like more information about the breed, please visit the Dalmatian Club of America.

If you are local to Georgia, please visit our regional specialty club. The Dalmatian Club of Greater Atlanta.

Saving Spots: Myspace page dedicated to dog trainers, professional handlers, Dalmatian rescue and reputable Dalmatian breeders. You may e-mail me at carriagedogs@yahoo.com to list your kennel, training facility or rescue on the myspace page.

I am an approved evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen Program. Available to test dogs for the CGC. Please contact me if you need your dog tested.

The American Kennel Club provides information on purebred dogs and registration.

The Atlanta Obedience Club
provides competitor as well as non-competitor level training for dogs. Located in Norcross, GA. Hosts events and AOC meetings.

Project Spay/Neuter: Dr Tracy Land - GA Provides low-cost spay/neuter, general vet services.

Getting Started in Obedience

Kids and dogs
: Junior showmanship and other points of interest specifically for kids!

Dog clubs: training, all breed, specialty, etc

Peach Blossom Dog Show Cluster: link to the April shows located in Perry, GA

Onofrio Dog Shows
: Superintendent - lists dog shows both upcoming and results.

Responsible Dog Ownership

Adult Dog Availability

We also have retired show dogs and rescue Dalmatians from time to time. Please inquire if you are seeking an older retired show dog or  rescue. All rescue and retired show dogs will be spayed/neutered and placed carefully into loving pet homes. Please drop us an e-mail at carriagedogs@yahoo.com if you are looking to share your life with an adult  Dalmatian. 




Requirements on older dogs

Placement fee

Mandatory spay of females, neuter of males prior to placement. (We do not permit breeding of companion Dalmatians.)

Secured fence of at least 5-6 feet high.We will not make exceptions to this! We do not recognize underground fencing as a viable type of fence.

Dalmatian is considered to be a companion and not tied or chained in any fashion.

Veterinarian reference.

Crate for allowing the dog privacy and refuge.

Agreement to enroll the dog in basic obedience training.

Right of first refusal. If you cannot keep your Dalmatian, we prefer to have the dog returned to the safety and care of our home. Refund is not implied due to costs associated with re-homing.

Photo ID.

Address Verification.

Please note: Our Dalmatians are not in desperate need of homes. We strive to maintain the integrity and dignity of our dogs through careful screening of potential keepers.  We attempt to determine the most likely permanent home through careful screening. Our inquiry as to living expectations for the Dals should be viewed as a positive part of the interview process. Matching the new owner to the right Dalmatian is important for all parties concerned. Sometimes our questions may seem somewhat nosey. Truthfully, it is because we have seen and heard a lot of unforseen and preventable dog surrenders. In an effort to prevent unnecessary dog surrender, we ask a lot of questions - all based to ensure a proper forever match. Thank you for understanding!



Golden Retreiver Puppies Available!


Like Golden Retrievers? New puppies available at Golden Touch Golden Retrievers located in Colorado. Puppies are two weeks old and from Hall of Fame CH sire and INT Ch dam. Strong working pedigree. Blocky heads, strong bone. Breeder, Robin DeSio, has years of working knowledge as a breeder of quality GRs. Experienced in obedience, conformation and tracking. Producing some of the most noteworthy GRs of our time. Please tell her Flashpoint Dalmatians referred you!



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