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Carter's Dalmatians
- Fort Dodge, IA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Sarah C., the breeder behind Carter's Dalmatians located in Fort Dodge, IA. My pups are bred for health & versatile athleticism with temperament as my focus. The parents have titles in AKC Temperament, CGC & FastCat with experience in Rally. Puppies are raised in-home with their parents and human 'siblings'. You can expect a lovable companion with our pups.
Q. & A. with Sarah
Why did you start breeding?
When I was younger, my parents had 2 litters of miniature dachshund pups. I had just begun working as a vet assistant and it was so fascinating the genetic aspect of the coat colors and traits the pups exhibited that were seen in the parents.What makes your program special?
My goal for all of my pups is to give them the best start for their forever homes. All pups are BAER tested as well as DNA tested for the HUU gene. Due to the sire being homozygous N/N, all pups produced will have normal uric acid and therefore not have the risk of developing the uric acid stones dalmatians are typically known to develop. I also begin work on basic training & socialization.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and black and white and liver brown. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Light Green
Went homeFemale
Dark Green
Went homeMale
Red a.k.a. Patch
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Sarah
Sarah has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $400 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, BAER & DNA testing for HUU, microchipping, deworming, initial vaccinations, and lifetime breeder support. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Sarah may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Sarah offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sarah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fort Dodge, IA
904 miles away
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More about Sarah
Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Sarah’s links
Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Carter's Dalmatians meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Memphis, dad
Dalmatian
About Memphis
Memphis is the goofiest, fun-loving dal. He just wants to be as close to us as he possibly can be. He loves kids and getting all the pets from them. He loves to give hugs just like his own dad does and will lay at your feet if you're sitting down so you can rub him. He knows most basic commands and has been getting better at more complex skills.
Excellent health testing
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +2 more.
Georgia, mom
Dalmatian
About Georgia
Georgia is the dal that made us fall in love with the breed. She is the perfect mix of snuggle on the couch all day but also be outside hiking or playing with her rope toys in the yard. She definitely is an excellent advocate for the breed. She and I have trained in rally & obedience but not competitively. She loves visiting the daycare my children attend. The best girl💜
Excellent health testing
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Carter's Dalmatians reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Dalmatians.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Sarah to bring home their puppies.
Jaime A.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
Carter’s Dalmatians was so quick to respond! All my questions were answered, this breeder is so involved with their puppies. I could tell from our first conversation, our meeting for pick up, and the follow up check in’s that these babies have had the best care while they wait for their forever homes.
