
Hi, I've got dalmatians (have had for 30 years - by now I'm barking too) and will be pleased to help if I can. Try looking at www.lancedal.demon.co.uk - this is the Dalmatian Telegraph website and has quite a lot of useful info, also a list of breeders who would be glad to help. Of course the first person to ask for help would be your pup's breeder - if any good s/he'd be only too pleased!
As regards useful books, the Pet Owners Guide to the Dalmatian by Geraldine Gregory, published by Ringpress Books, is good.
Good luck - what's your pup called?