Happy Trails' Dalmatians
Meet the breeder
I'm Rita B., the breeder behind Happy Trails' Dalmatians located in Duluth, GA. I offer top-quality Dalmatian puppies for families who share the same love and passion that I do for these lovely companions. I study the pedigree, structure, and genetics of every Dalmatian pair prior to breeding. My beautiful pups are sure to make loving companions for your family for many years to come!
Q. & A. with Rita
Why did you start breeding?
I have always been passionate about the well-being of animals. I wanted to put my passion to good use! It's been a joyful commitment, and it is a pleasure to live with, work with, and share with others these wonderful dogs.What makes your program special?
I am passionate about Dalmatian, and my love for these dogs shines through in every aspect of my breeding program. I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program. I love what I do, and I can't wait to help you welcome home your next companion.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rita
Rita 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
Connect with Rita to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Rita 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 Rita 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 Rita 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 Rita.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Duluth, GA
509 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport
537 miles away
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More about Rita
Rita has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Rita was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Rita is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Happy Trails' 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
JR, dad
Dalmatian
About JR
JR is a male Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rita decided to make him part of their program. Rita 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.
Claire, mom
Dalmatian
About Claire
Claire is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita 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.
Sticky, mom
Dalmatian
About Sticky
Sticky is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita 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.
Claire, mom
Dalmatian
About Claire
Claire is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita 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
Excellent level
Happy Trails' 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), 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).
