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Daisy's Dalmatians
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa T., the breeder behind Daisy's Dalmatians located in Waterloo, IA. Our dogs are bred to have top qualities that all families want in their puppies, such as compassion, patience, and love! We adore Dalmatians. Our dogs have enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning a Dalmatian is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.
Q. & A. with Melissa
What makes your program special?
Baer testing, HUA/LUA testing, vet checked , 1st shots, deworming at 4 and 6 weeks old, microchipped, basic training, introduced to kennel time, work with them on touching feet and ears, sit to be petted and lots of toys, so they know to play with toys and not bite their humans. We put a lot of time and love into their prior to going home and support their families once they go home.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white and black. 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.
LUA- Red Collar girl- 1 blue eye
Went homeFemale
Black collar boy- 2 blue eyes
Went homeMale
Light blue collar boy- 1 blue eye
Went homeMale
Lime green collar boy- both eyes blue
Went homeMale
Purple collar girl- 2 blue eyes
Went homeFemale
Green collar boy
Went homeMale
Dark blue collar boy
Went homeMale
LUA- Dark Pink collar girl
Went homeFemale
Light pink collar girl- 2 blue eyes
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Skye
Went homeFemale
TBD
Went home
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“CKC registerable puppies are $1100 (Daisy and Diesel) AKC limited registerable puppies are $1600, breading rights are additional $400 males, $600 females. Non refundable but Will transfer to another litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Waterloo, IA
811 miles away
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More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Daisy'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
Daisy, mom
Dalmatian
About Daisy
Daisy is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Diva, mom
Dalmatian
About Diva
Diva is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Aniyah or Journei, mom
Dalmatian
About Aniyah or Journei
Aniyah or Journei is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Diesel, dad
Dalmatian
About Diesel
Diesel is a male Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Diesel, dad
Dalmatian
About Diesel
Diesel is a male Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Daisy'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.
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).
