I was looking on adpost.com at dalmatian puppies, and there are two litter for sale one is for £150 and the other for £450 why would there be such a price difference.  Also is it true that it is best that dalmatian puppies are hearing tested.  I did email the cheaper of the two litter but have had no response.

If anyone could advise me what to look out for when choosing a puppy it would be great.   Thanks

Hopefully Jeangenie will be along shortly to answer your questions, she owns Dals, and knows a great deal about them.

liberty :)

first litter could be patched or have some fault from the breed standard....or maybe not KC registered? Also, could be a typo...

Yes, Dallies should be hearing tested

You would be better buying from a recommended breed club member.... ;)

  Sorry, just looked at this website.  It is disgusting that people can sell animals in this way.  Grrrrrrr...... 

Hi,
If the £150 isn't a typo, then the pups are very unlikely to be registered, or come from registered, health-tested parents. Even 10 years ago puppy farmers were selling dalmatian pups for £300. I would expect well-reared, registered pups to be in the £350-£450 price range, with maybe £500 from top stock.

Most definitely the puppies should be BAER tested, and have a certificate proving that they can hear in both (ideally) or only one (okay for a pet pup but not for potential breeding stock) ear. Both parents should also have been tested (you should be able to see the mother's certificate, and a photocopy of the sire's) and have normal bilateral hearing. No responsible breeder will sell a totally deaf puppy, so that possibility can be ignored.

If a puppy is badly mismarked - patched, say, or with one (or two, but that is unlikely because it is probably totally deaf) blue eye, or has very few spots, or far too many, or they're very badly distributed, or it is spotted in a colour other than black or liver, then a lower price is often charged - around £250.

If you go to the Dalmatian Telegraph you will find lots of info about dalmatians, and a list of litters available from reputable breeders. Good luck.

I can't believe this website.  There is a Border Collie on there, 4 months old, £180 or best offer!!!