Heart Song Dalmatians

Cathy and Greg A.

Meet the breeder

I'm Cathy and Greg A., the breeder behind Heart Song Dalmatians located in El Dorado Hills, CA. We enjoy training our dogs, competing in conformation and performance classes at dog shows, and spending lots of time with them doing a variety of activities! We love our dogs dearly and are so proud of their accomplishments.

Q. & A. with Cathy and Greg

Why did you start breeding?
When I first heard of the Heritage Project, I was still teaching school and our three sons were not "out of the nest" yet, so I couldn't help breed this healthier version of my beloved Dalmatians. Now Greg and I are semi-retired, we have improving the genetic health of the Dalmatian as one of our bucket list projects. We currently live with 5 Dalmatians, horses, chickens, and a cat.
What makes your program special?
Though our dogs are champions, we prioritize the health of our dogs over winning more blue ribbons. Both can be done!
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and liver brown and white and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Cathy and Greg

Cathy and Greg has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 Cathy and Greg to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Cathy and Greg 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 Cathy and Greg 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 Cathy and Greg 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 Cathy and Greg.

Breeder's location

Meet in El Dorado Hills, CA

2322 miles away

More about Cathy and Greg

Club memberships
Cathy and Greg is a member of Dalmatian Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Cathy and Greg has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Cathy and Greg was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Cathy and Greg’s links
- Facebook

Cathy and Greg is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Heart Song 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

CALLIE, mom
Dalmatian
About CALLIE
CALLIE is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy and Greg decided to make her part of their program. Cathy and Greg 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.
LUCAS, dad
Dalmatian
About LUCAS
LUCAS is a male Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cathy and Greg decided to make him part of their program. Cathy and Greg 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

Heart Song 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.
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.