Chuffy
Posted : 11/6/2008 3:39:46 PM
Erm, they are spotty?
They are a very active breed. Prone to deafness in one or both ears, this is linked to pigmentation in the ear. Overbred thanks to Disney and many have behavioural problems.
As with any pedigree dog, if you are buying a puppy, BUYER BEWARE. Be prepared to WAIT, PAY and TRAVEL for a good quality pup. View as many litters as you can and get a feel for what health certs you should be seeing, what the adult relatives should look like, study the breed standard and ask questions of every dal breeder you can find.
I have only had first hand experience with two dals, one was a sweetheart and the other was a menace. Sorry I can't be more help.
Good luck