Day Forty 

Exciting but not surprising news today. I got the DNA results back from VGL (U.C. Davis) and five of the seven puppies are LUA! The LUA pups are Chill, Tundra, Blizzard, Arctic and Shiver.  Polar and Avalanche are HUA like 99% of all Dalmatians in the world. It doesn't mean they are inferior to the LUA Dals but it does mean their owners need to be mindful of what they eat and having ample hydration and opportunities to urinate. Stones aren't the biggest problem in the breed most Dals live long healthy lives with no issue however it is a very big problem for the Dal that is a stone former. That usually happens when people aren't made aware of how to maintain a Dalmatian. 

Linda came to see her grand pups today. They jumped all over her and untied her shoes many, many times. It was a very long drive in blistery cold, but she made the trip and picked her favorite. I have to agree. She picked the one that has had my heart from the beginning. Sweet, sweet Avalanche. Of course, I love them all and my favorite one is the one in my arms at the time. 

Grammy Linda