Hollytree Dalmatians
- Decatur, AL
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Windy, Black collar girl
9 months old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Gilda T., the breeder behind Hollytree Dalmatians located in Decatur, AL. I'm a 'Dog Mom' who trains, shows, and loves her Dalmatians. I'm a dog trainer and show exhibitor. I don't breed often; therefore, I want the best with healthy and smart Dals. My dogs live in the house and yard. I'm a *retired nurse. Puppies get love, attention, & toys in a great environment.
Q. & A. with Gilda
Why did you start breeding?
I started in 1984; Holly, my first show Dal. She had a Top pedigree. I showed 2. Breeding is worry & work, but amazing & fun. I set goals to breed smart, healthy, and great conformation. I love puppies! Ethical breeders use the DCA Standard. By the time I breed, I have put $ thousands into training, care, and showing. There is no profit; I do this for the love of my dogs and the breed.What makes your program special?
42 years of experience. Ethical. Follow the Standard. Health tests. GOAL: health & intelligence. Upfront with issues other breeders are not. Mentoring novices in the breed. International: Original USA bloodlines crossed with British, Norwegian, Brazilian, Australian, & Canadian bloodlines. We are UNIQUE ! I take pride in my dogs and I want the Owners to, also! Pedigrees upon request!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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pedigree of litter - 4 generations.
Went homeMale
Hurricane or Cane. Medium Blue collar
Went homeMale
Breeze or Breezy, Teal collar
Went homeFemale
Misty, now Raina, Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Thunder, Tan collar
Went homeMale
Snow, Yellow collar
Went homeFemale
Lightning or Lime Green collar
Went homeMale
Raindrops, Lavender collar
Went homeFemale
Storm. Orange collar
Went homeFemale
Tornado - Light Blue collar
Went homeMale
Frost, Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Gilda
Gilda 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 - Show / Performance Companion, $ 2,000. Pets are $1800. Contract. 1st, or 2nd vaccs, worming, microchip, BAER hearing test, AKC registration paper, & associated 30-day vet insurance. Deposit allowed by one week after birth. You decide M or F. Show homes get preference with decisions at 7 weeks after testing. Pet homes are chosen by non showable markings or features."
Contract & health guarantee
Gilda 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 Gilda 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 Gilda 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
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 Gilda.
Breeder's location
Meet in Decatur, AL
610 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)
542 miles away
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Meet in Chattanooga, TN
512 miles away
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More about Gilda
Club memberships
Gilda is a member of Greater Atlanta Dalmatian Club, Decatur Alabama Kennel Club, and Dalmatian Club of America .
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Gilda has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Gilda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Gilda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hollytree 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
Enzo, dad
Dalmatian
About Enzo
Enzo is like the perfect dog. He is now head man at Hollytree Dalmatians and gets along with all dogs, including male dogs, and people. Enzo finished his AKC Championship during his third weekend at the dog shows. He won 4 major wins to include Winners Dog at the Greater Atlanta Dalmatian Specialty show. Enzo returned to the ring after getting his Championship, to earn his Grand Championship and also winning Group One and several other Group placements. Enzo would go with any handler to be shown and even a Jr. Showmanship Handler of age 16 years old. His pedigree is full of Champions to include a Top 10 sire from Brazil, a World record breaking winner from Australia, and his maternal grandsire was Number One in the USA and produced many Champions. Enzo and Kate are both big "smilers," and I bet these puppies will smile, too! His tail is constantly wagging. Enzo is the thinking & smart type of Dalmatian, making him very trainable and motivated. I do wish I had the time to go to training classes and allow him to earn more performance titles. He has versatility in that he will hunt vermin/mice, gather / herd horses or cattle, does basic obedience and has a Fast CAT (lure coursing ability test) title as well as the AKC CGC and ATT (temperament test). Enzo attended dog daycare for many years and was one of the best temperament dogs in the yard. People would remark that a male still 'intact' and that level headed set an example of great temperament. He was a fabulous show dog with moderate size and gorgeous structure and spotting. There are only 2 dogs in his pedigree that are *not* Champions! His * OFA health tests are posted on the OFA site under his registered name. Now Enzo is a very loved and spoiled house dog. He loves to shop, bicycle exercise in the nearby park, go for hikes, go for a swim in a lake, and go to softball games. Enzo does a 'smile' (smirks showing his teeth) and also 'talks' to communicate his wants. He loves to snuggle in bed, sleep on the sofa, and plays with the other Dalmatians. You could not image a more perfect dog!
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Kate, mom
Dalmatian
About Kate
Kate has a lot of charm with everyone. She is super sweet. She is a big 'smiler' showing her teeth and a talker. She makes all sorts of funny 'talks' with 'woo-woooo-woo' and 'chortles' to get my attention. While a playful dog, Kate is a fairly calm dog. She loves to hunt chipmunks and squirrels in the yard and will go after them. Kate makes me laugh and I could not image my life without her. She is very easy to train! Kate's sire is the record breaking winning Dalmatian of the United Kingdom, CH Offordale Chevalier, JW. This British Dalmatian won the Crufts Dog Show X 2; Crufts being the largest show in the World. Kate's dam, Petunia, aka 'Toonya' had some big wins during her show career, including the Atlanta Dalmatian specialty. Kate is an AKC Champion and Grand Champion. She has her AKC CGC and ATT. She has OFA tests posted on OFA . org. Kate did very well at the dog shows; I put several show win photos under her "Photos." I don't believe she ever left the Ring without a placement. Judges like to see beautiful spotting and a ground covering trot; and Kate has both! Her favorite things are her spotted family, me, hunting squirrels or chipmunks, shopping at stores, running in a huge farm field, splashing in a lake, and going for a bicycle ride at a nearby park. While she will play with toys, she is not huge on retrieving or carrying a toy around. Kate loves her litter brother, Camden (see his Sire profile and plays with him and younger friend, Kimber.
Excellent health testing
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Hollytree 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.
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).
