About Dalmatians
Dalmatians are a very versatile breed of dog and are very handy at a multitude of tasks, performing in any number of venues. Just tell them you love them, keep it FUN and have a treat reward and they can do just about anything!
Dalmatians have the intelligence to make decisions on their own, generally have a higher energy level, express loyalty/devotion to their master, have a sense of humor with a touch of orneriness, and can have a protective nature.
Dalmatians have an affinity for horses and are the original "coaching" breed. They were used by gentleman to trot with the horse drawn carriages up to 25 miles per day. They would clear the path along the way, warn their owners of thieves hiding on the road side and would guard the horses and carriage at night while their owners were sleeping.
Dalmatian Road Trials
Dalmatian Road Trials
Did you know Dalmatians are the one and only breed that was orginally bred to coach with a gentleman's carriage. To guard the carriage and owners as they traveled the roadways, to guard the horses and belongings in the stable and to keep the stable and area free of rodents and vermin?
The Dalmatian Road Trials are a continuation of the "coaching" tradition in a competitive sport. For more information on Road Trials and Coaching Instinct Certificate visit the Dalmatian Club of America web site:
Through the Lens: Heartland Dalmatian Club of Greater Kansas City's Conformation Moments
Dog Walk
Taking a jump
Weave Poles
"Oliver" on the dog walk owned by Cheryl Bullard.
Weave Poles
Taking a jump
Weave Poles
"Oliver" doing weave poles.
Taking a jump
Taking a jump
Taking a jump
"Ripley" taking a big jump owned by Susan Zimmerman.
Therapy & Service Dogs
Dalmatians are generally loving and affectionate dogs that want to comfort and cheer their people and others. It is no wonder they make great Therapy and Service Dogs.
Left: James Brown was a READ (Reading Education Assistance Dog)
Below are some of our member Dalmatians who serve as Therapy and/or Service Dogs:
Therapy Visits
Therapy Visits
Therapy Visits
"Jonah" shown in his Therapy vest making a visit. Jonah was owned by member Carol Wells.
Therapy Visit
Therapy Visits
Therapy Visits
"Jonah" was so very gentle as he was being petted by a patient.
Service Dog
Therapy Visits
Service Dog
"Caden" was a working Service Dog for his owner Lindsay Neil.
"Tutu" dressed up in a tutu for a public pet awareness day. Tutu was owned by former member Janette Sheldon.
"Echo" got into some mischief...Orange paint? Echo was owned by member Carol Wells.
"Decker" says Thank God I'm A Country Boy... also dressed for the public pet education day. Decker was owned by member Julia Soukup.
"Newt" can't wait to get his cake! Newt was owned by member Julia Soukup,
"Echo" chewing on a pumpkin! Echo was owned by member Carol Wells.
"Barkles" chewing a stick.
Barkles was owned by member Julia Soukup.
Conformation
"Spring" adores her owners granddaughter.
Spring was owned by member Coleen Ratcliff.
"Squire" and his boy Isaiah.
Squire was owned by member Coleen Ratcliff.
"Indigo" with her boy Gabriel window watching... "What's going on out there?"
"Pickles" with his boy Aiden."