Okay, in my own defense let me just say that I love to evaluate a litter of puppies. It is something that I don't get the opportunity to do all that much, so I jump at the chance whenever opportunity arises. So, naturally when the opportunity to evaluate a litter of Dalmatian puppies arose, I had to jump on it. Did I mention that they have an impeccable pedigree?
So off I went to evaluate the litter and I am not exaggerating when I say in regards to temperament the litter was one of the most even I've seen. All the puppies were social, confident and alert. They all were accepting of touch and were not bothered by and/or recovered well from sight and sound distractions. Did I mention that out of the four generation pedigree only two dogs are not finished champions?
So the temperaments were great, but the conformation was great too. All the puppies were put together nicely, straight fronts and rears, one was a patch and one had less spots on his show side, but all the other pups had beautiful markings, good pigment and beautiful expression. Did I mention two of the males were liver/white and I've never seen a liver/white pup before?
On the way home I called my husband to let him know I was on my way and the first thing he asked was, "so which one will you be bringing home?"
'Nuf said.
I went to pick up William, one of the liver/white males the next weekend at 8 weeks old - the same age I acquired Tucker, under the agreement with myself that I would use this puppy as "exhibit A" in y quest to "develop a well adjusted, well behaved dog." As an instructor I have talked the talk and now it is time for me to walk the walk. With William I have vowed to do everything I am always telling my students to do in regards to proper nutrition, socialization and training. Let's see how nature vs. nurture truly unfolds.
This is the proverbial put up or shut up opportunity. Come along for the ride .....
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