Developing Spots & Happy Dals
- Springfield, MO
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies and older dogs
Blue
Ready now
2 years old · Male
Upcoming litters
Planned Dalmatian litter
Due Oct. 2025
Ready Dec. 2025
Meet the breeder
I'm Rae, the breeder behind Developing Spots & Happy Dals located in Springfield, MO. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! Our dogs stole our hearts right from the start and we found ourselves wanting to get more involved. Breeding was a natural next step and we haven’t looked back since!
Q. & A. with Rae
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 and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Zip Tie 'zippy'
Went homeMale
2.0
Went homeFemale
Lego
Went homeMale
Pongo
Went homeMale
Freckles
Went homeFemale
Baby
Went homeMale
Cas
Went homeMale
Ghost
Went homeFemale
CC
Went homeFemale
BB
Went homeFemale
Rocco
Went homeMale
Alice
Went homeFemale
Cowboy
Went homeMale
Oakley
Went homeMale
Po
Went homeMale
Arthur
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rae
Rae 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 $1,000 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Rae 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 Rae 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 Rae 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rae.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Springfield, MO
4769 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Springfield–Branson National Airport
4770 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Rae can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Rae
Rae has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Rae was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Rae is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Developing Spots & Happy Dals 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
Goose, dad
Dalmatian
About Goose
Goose is a male Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rae decided to make him part of their program. Rae 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.
Heart, mom
Dalmatian
About Heart
Heart is a female Dalmatian over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rae decided to make her part of their program. Rae 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.
Good health testing
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Developing Spots & Happy Dals 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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 Rae to bring home their puppies.
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Lily A.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Rae was so helpful when finding the right dog for our home! She was so kind and made sure to answer all the questions we had. I love our new dog and I wouldn’t have changed anything about the whole process. Rae made it so easy on our family and we are so thankful to have met her!
