Author: Amanda

  • Why asking me where my other 100 are is never funny

    Anyone who owns a Dalmatian has likely heard, “Where are your other one hundred?” more times than they can count (and no, it still wasn’t funny the 101st time). While I completely understand that people know this breed primarily from this franchise and that everyone who says it doesn’t mean any harm, as someone who…

  • Why did I get a Dalmatian?

    One of the questions I get asked the most when people hear that I have a Dalmatian is “Why did you choose a Dalmatian?” It’s a valid question—they are definitely not a breed that is meant for every household. Getting a dog, and especially a Dalmatian, was not a decision I made lightly and I…

  • Welcome to Spots & Thoughts!

    Hi there! I’m Amanda, proud owner of a Dalmatian named Indie (and an avid em-dash lover—you’ve been warned). Before bringing Indie home, I spent hours researching, but even then, I felt unprepared in some ways. There were so many questions I knew to ask… and so many I didn’t even realize I needed to ask!…