Darling Dalmatians
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristine R., the breeder behind Darling Dalmatians located in Stanchfield, MN. I BREED SHORT COATS & LONG COATS. HEALTH TEST WITH OFA.
Q. & A. with Kristine
Why did you start breeding?
I got my first Dalmatian 10 years ago and fell in love with the breed. The rest is history!What makes your program special?
I am very involved in all the families that get a puppy from me. I offer lifetime support.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and liver brown, white and lemon, and 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.
Cheeky
Went homeFemale
Bossy
Went homeMale
Spazzy
Went homeMale
Fussy
Went homeMale
Saucy
Went homeMale
Spicy
Went homeMale
Lippy
Went homeMale
Snippy
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
NyQuil
Went homeFemale
Aleve
Went homeMale
Tylenol
Went homeFemale
Advil
Went homeMale
Dayquil
Went homeFemale
Typhoon
Went homeMale
Tornado
Went homeMale
Avalanche
Went homeMale
Wildfire
Went homeMale
Volcano
Went homeFemale
Hurricane
Went homeMale
Q - TIP
Went homeFemale
PLUNGER
Went homeMale
LISTERINE
Went homeMale
TOOTHBRUSH
Went homeFemale
RUBBER DUCKY
Went homeMale
COTTON BALL
Went homeFemale
TOWEL
Went homeMale
LOOFA
Went homeFemale
SOAP DISH
Went homeFemale
Loaded
Went homeMale
Yukon
Went homeMale
Baked
Went homeMale
Instant
Went homeMale
Roasted
Went homeMale
Mashed
Went homeFemale
Russet
Went homeMale
Tot
Went homeMale
Spud
Went homeMale
Au gratin
Went homeFemale
Leek
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kristine
Kristine 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Prices range from 1,400-2,400. Just message me for details. All of our deposits are non-refundable and $200. Waitlist deposits are $50 and non refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristine 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 Kristine 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 Kristine 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristine.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Stanchfield, MN
921 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
902 miles away
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More about Kristine
Kristine has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Kristine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kristine’s links
Kristine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Darling 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
Litter and program updates
Kristine R.
Program update on 22 May •
Parent dogs
Harbor, mom
Dalmatian
About Harbor
Harbor is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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.
Great health testing
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA).Haiti, mom
Dalmatian
About Haiti
Haiti is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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.
Excellent health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +2 more.Hendrix, mom
Dalmatian
About Hendrix
Hendrix is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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.
Helena, mom
Dalmatian
About Helena
Helena is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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.
Hiro, dad
Dalmatian
About Hiro
Hiro is a male Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristine decided to make him part of their program. Kristine 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
Great level
Darling 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
