McDottie Dalmatians

Jennifer is a professional dog show handler with certification as an Animal Specialist, Dog Groomer, and more.  She has knowledge of Dalmatian health, pedigrees, and other issues that she is willing to share. 

Jennifer is also a Special Education Teacher and a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  She has a wide range of experience and ability to work with all ages and levels of educational ability.  She has worked as an Interpreter for the Deaf.  Dalmatians are often deaf or unilateral hearing and she has much knowledge to share in this area if you are intersted.

Show Handling

Jennifer is available to professionally show your dog.  She has experience with a wide variety of breeds in the AKC Conformation ring.   Clients have included: Dalmatians, Vizslas, Shelties, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, Bulldogs and more.   She is reasonably priced and generally shows in PA, MD, NY, and NJ.   Occasionally, she shows in other states and has shown at both Westminster and Eukanuba shows. 

Jennifer is currently seeking more client dogs to show.  Contact her at: mcdottie01@yahoo.com or 717-562-8099  to have her show your dog!   

Who We Are

McDottie Dalmatians is a small breeding kennel that is run by Jennifer and has been operating since 1990.  Recently, Jennifer McLaughlin has been recognized by AKC as a Breeder of Merit!

Her 3 sons have shown since they were 3 yrs old.  They have grown and become adults, but their experiences helped all of the family develop in many ways.   They have taught us good sportsmanship and presentation skills.   They taught us patience and perseverance.   Jennifer continues to show and encourage other children and families to enjoy their dogs in the show rings.  One of her sons worked for a kennel that trained police dogs while attending college.  He also trained hunting dogs.  

 Mostly, Jennifer raises dalmatians for the love of the breed.  She loves to watch them run and play.  She enjoys showing them in the conformation ring.  She helps families to find the right puppy for their homes. 

 Bolero is a great grandson of Irish Jigs.  Bolero is AKC BISS GCh/UKC Ch/ICKC GCH Ch McDottie Dancing With The Stars and finished at just 10 months old.  Here he is at 9 months old.  Bolero won 3rd place in 9-12 months Sweepstakes  and 4th place in Bred by Exhibitor class at the DCA National Specialty May 2017 show.  Bolero won 2 Best in Shows and 2 Reserve Best in Shows at the International Canine Kennel Club Shows and the Intercontinental Kennel Club shows.  Bolero is more than halfway towards his Bronze Grand championship in AKC and he is 2 years old.   He is one of the sweetest boys with the nicest mellow  temperament.  Bolero also won Best in Specialty Show in AKC in March 2018 in Edison, NJ.