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My basic info
Breed
Dalmatian
Color
White - with Black
Age
1 year 8 months old, Puppy
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
14 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
D-M042023
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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Introducing NASH
Atlanta, GA
Nash was found along with his sister as a stray in Tennessee, hence his name (after Nashville). His estimated age is around 12 weeks old and we still have a few weeks before we’ll receive his breed test results. Nash currently weighs 14.3 lbs (2 more lbs than his sister) and his weight/size is steadily increasing on a daily basis!
Nash is an absolute sweetheart who loves to snuggle. He rides extremely well in a car, especially for his age, and he is dog friendly, cat friendly and child friendly. At this time, he is not fully potty trained/house trained but he is in the process of being crate trained overnight.
Nash is a typical puppy who loves to find treasures and get into things - whether it’s dog toys or human shoes, he likes to prance around with them and hoard them in a stash. So please be aware - at his age he will still require a lot of monitoring, attention and dedication.
Although puppies are extremely cute, they are not for everyone. They need to be properly trained, enriched, socialized and they should be exposed to various environments at an early age. A puppy is a very time consuming commitment and it requires a very patient person who is willing to sacrifice a lot of their free time. Dalmatian puppies are especially energetic and the breed is known to shed 24/7, 365 days a year. So please do your research and be aware as to what the breeds needs are.
Nash has not been neutered as of yet. He is legally required to be neutered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture before he can be adopted out. As we would like to wait as long as possible, we will coordinate the date of his neuter with his adoption date at a future time.
Dalmatians are commonly known for needing to be exercised and mentally stimulated daily! A bored Dalmatian will usually be a destructive and unruly Dalmatian. This breed will shed twice a year, January through June and July through December (did you catch that?). Dalmatians are big time shedders! We're talking those small hairs that weave in between fabric and never come out. If you prefer a fur free home, this breed is not for you.
Dalmatians are also known for being HUA (High Uric Acid) unless specifically bred with LUA (Low Uric Acid) genes. This means that they cannot process purines and will need specialized diets. There is plenty of information online for low purine food options as this condition is similar in dietary restrictions for a human who has gout disease. Low purine options include turkey, chicken and salmon based foods. Pork, venison and other red meat options are off the menu.
"Standard" dog kibbles which contain any secreting organs (liver, kidneys, gizzards, meat byproducts, meat meals, etc) should NOT be fed to this breed if they are HUA. Feeding these dog foods would put our pups at risk for HUU (Hyperuricosuria), bladder crystallization, and/or bladder stones which could even lead to death.
We recommend feeding either a low purine raw or balanced fresh food diet, or utilizing dehydrated mixes from The Honest Kitchen (made with human grade low purine ingredients) to ensure they do not have any issues during their lifetime. If you cannot afford to feed these types of dog foods, please do not submit an application. Dalmatians are an expensive breed to properly care for and any future adopter/owner should be prepared for the expenses.
Although we do not know if Nash is HUA or LUA (Embark Genetic Health Test Pending), we like to err on the side of caution and be preventative so we treat him as a HUA Dalmatian until proven otherwise.
Interested in adopting Nash? Please visit our website to fill out an application:
The Maddux Movement is a non-profit foster based rescue located in Atlanta, GA. Our mission is to rescue and rehome animals that are in abusive, neglectful or endangering situations, which includes traditional or open admission shelters, strays, owner surrenders and puppy mills. Adoptions are not based on a first come first serve basis. The individual(s) selected will be chosen by what is best for each animal. Although our rescue is breed focused, we are not a breed restrictive rescue.
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (including leptospirosis and canine influenza).
Additionally, each adopted dog will be sent home with a new Fi Series 2 GPS Tracker Smart Dog Collar with a 1 year GPS subscription, a copy of The Forever Dog by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Beck
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