Upton Brookside Dalmations
Meet the breeder
I'm karen m., the breeder behind Upton Brookside Dalmations located in Beverly, MA. We enjoy showing our dogs, and they are our companions in every adventure. We are invested in Dalmatians and in helping the 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 karen
Why did you start breeding?
Bought my first Dalmatian and 4 years later was coaxed by my mentor with years of experience to breed my first litterWhat makes your program special?
We have a thorough understanding of the standard and what Dalmatians were bred to do. We choose only the best puppies to breed. Sometimes a litter will only have pets, we don’t just breed the best in every litter.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from karen
karen 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 karen to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
karen 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 karen 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 karen directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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 karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Beverly, MA
| ← | Move left |
| → | Move right |
| ↑ | Move up |
| ↓ | Move down |
| + | Zoom in |
| - | Zoom out |
| Home | Jump left by 75% |
| End | Jump right by 75% |
| Page Up | Jump up by 75% |
| Page Down | Jump down by 75% |
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan Airport
More about karen
karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
karen’s links
karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Upton Brookside Dalmations 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Upton Brookside Dalmations 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.
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.
