Kate Gilliatt's Dalmatians
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Kate Gilliatt's Dalmatians located in Newport County, RI. I am a small show breeder of carefully selected Dalmatians. I breed to club standards, and it is my goal to better the breed. I am purposeful in everything that I do regarding my dogs, which includes careful selection of breeding dogs and extensive health testing. My goal is to produce healthy dogs with great temperaments that are exemplary representations of the breed.
Kate’s experience
About Kate
Although I am very involved in showing my dogs, they are beloved companions first and foremost. My dogs are an integral part of my life, and I take pride in both their accomplishments in the ring and their wonderful temperaments and abilities at home. My dogs truly are my passion.
What makes Kate’s program special
I set my puppies up for success by carefully selecting the parents of each litter, keeping in mind factors such as health, temperament, and pedigree. My goal is to choose parents whose genes will bring out the best qualities in each other and produce well-balanced puppies.
Getting a puppy from Kate
Kate 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
Contract and health guarantee
Kate 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 Kate 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 Kate directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
I do everything I can to socialize my puppies. I want them to be easily trainable and have a smooth transition to their new home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Various Surfaces, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Basic Manners, Crate Training, House Training, Avidog, and Puppy Culture.
Puppy health practices
The health of my puppies is my top priority, and I ensure they receive all necessary care.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Microchip.
Bringing your puppy home
Kate offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Newport County, RI or nearby
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“I prefer to have families and individuals pick up locally. It's important to me that I'm able to form connections with my puppies' parents.”
More about Kate
Why Kate started breeding
Because of my dedication to both the physical and mental health of these incredible dogs, I breed to pass these traits down to future generations. I hope to help families find their puppies from responsible and ethical sources to build a better and safer world for our dogs.
Kate has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Kate was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kate is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kate Gilliatt's Dalmatians 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
Dalmatian
Excellent level
Kate Gilliatt's Dalmatians 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), 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.