HatTrick Dalmatians
Meet the breeder
I'm Mike D., the breeder behind HatTrick Dalmatians located in Aledo, TX. With 35 years experience, we are dedicated to improving the breed, focusing on health, temperament and conformation. We enjoy showing our dogs, and they are our companions in every adventure. We are invested in helping this breed thrive. We do all that we can to give our puppies the best lives, including proper health care, thorough socialization, and finding them each wonderful, loving homes.
Q. & A. with Mike
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Mike
Mike 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
Contract & health guarantee
Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike directly.
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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mike.
Breeder's location
Meet in Aledo, TX
1206 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
1171 miles away
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Meet in Lake Forest, CA
2250 miles away
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More about Mike
Club memberships
Mike is a member of Dalmatian Club of America and Dalmatian Club of North Texas (AKC).
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Mike has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Mike was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Mike’s links
Mike is a trusted Good Dog breeder
HatTrick 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
Quailey, mom
Dalmatian
About Quailey
Quailey is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mike decided to make her part of their program. Mike 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), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Quinn, mom
Dalmatian
About Quinn
Quinn is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mike decided to make her part of their program. Mike 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.
GCH Quinn, mom
Dalmatian
About GCH Quinn
GCH Quinn is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mike decided to make her part of their program. Mike 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
Excellent level
HatTrick 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), 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.
