Spothaven Dalmatians
Meet the breeder
I'm Connie B., the breeder behind Spothaven Dalmatians located in Camarillo, CA. Since 1992, we've purposely bred Dalmatians according to the AKC standard for temperament, structure & movement. To improve health, we participate in the Canine Health Information Center. Our dogs excel in all sports (conformation to performance). Most importantly, they are great family companions.
Q. & A. with Connie
Why did you start breeding?
Under the guidance of several mentors, we began learning about proper structure, breed type, pedigree analysis, and dog-to-dog pairing. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the breed while placing an emphasis on producing Dalmatians of superior health, temperament, and conformation.What makes your program special?
Spothaven Dalmatians is committed to breeding dogs that meet the AKC standard for breed type and quality. We only use dogs in our program that we have deemed sound in mind, health and structure. We raise our puppies in a loving environment with enrichment opportunities to build confident, happy, social puppies. We care about our puppies and support our families for the life of the puppy.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Connie
Connie 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 Connie to learn more details about pricing.
“* Show puppies are placed on a co-ownership contract to provide support and mentoring. * Companion puppies are placed on spay/neuter contracts. Once BAER hearing testing has been completed and each family has chosen their puppy, a deposit is requested to commit to the puppy. The deposit is applied to the purchase price of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Camarillo, CA
2308 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hollywood Burbank Airport
2272 miles away
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More about Connie
Club memberships
Connie is a member of Dalmatian Club of Greater Phoenix, Dalmatian Club of San Diego County, Ventura County Dog Fanciers Associations, and Dalmatian Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Connie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Connie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Connie’s links
Connie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Spothaven 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
Lindi, mom
Dalmatian
About Lindi
Lindi is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Connie decided to make her part of their program. Connie 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
Spothaven 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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
