This helps Dalmatian Rescue of New Mexico with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Boston Terrier/Boston Terrier
Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Age
7 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
26 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My health
Shots current
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
MUST START OUT AS AN ONLY DOG (until successfully housebroken),
Hi! My name is Chaco and I am a blue Boston terrier boy. I spent the seven years of my life living in a sand pen to be used as a breeder of puppies. I didn’t get socialized as a youngster, have playmates or toys, get a loving touch by a human, or enter a house. Just sand and a bucket of food.
Six months ago, all that changed. The backyard breeder closed her puppymill and the dogs she used to make money were sold. I was bought by a lady who rescues dogs and gets them ready for life as a beloved family member. Boy, big life change!!
Food from bowls, five doggie brothers and a sister, lots of humans around, including kids. Noise, laughter, cuddles, chaos, tons of interesting food, manners, learning for the first time, words!!! That’s a lot after no stimulus for seven long years. But I love having humans around and have learned sit and come, human words that apparently mean cookie!!
It is time for me to find my forever family. I know someone is out there who can make me their special someone. I am as healthy as can be, have medical insurance, and my only special need is that I am a busy indoor marker (pee on things).
Because my job was being a stud dog, I still mark in the house. I do go outside to do my business but still mark inside. My foster mom thinks it is possible that if I were not around other dogs- and there are five here- especially a female, that I might not feel the need to mark my territory. I’d be the only one around. I love wrestling with my Dalmatian brother but I would be happy as an only dog getting 100% of mom and dad’s attention.
Meanwhile, I can wear a belly band (or my karate gear, as FM says). This works best if you DON’T have a doggie door (or can keep it closed). If you have a doggie door, I go out and pee in the bellyband, which doesn’t teach me how to be housebroken. If you can give me regular potty breaks and let me outside every hour plus, I would be fine. I love being outside and enjoy strolling and sunning naked but wear a belly band inside. It gets changed a few times a day (pad inside) so I don't get pee burn.
Inside, I am all about comfort. I like it best to be near my FM but I am not clingy. Next to is just fine. I am getting used to mushy kisses and hugs she insists on giving me. Now I even give kisses back and love tummy and back scratches. And I love sleeping on the bed at night. FM says I snore like a locomotive but she loves it. Maybe you would too.
FM says I should be an only dog until I am trustworthy not to pee in the house. I love other dogs but
No Dogs would make housebreaking successful
I have medical insurance under Lemonade Pet Insurance through August 12, 2026.
Call me at 505-379-2900 if you’d like to meet me.
MUST START OUT AS AN ONLY DOG (until successfully housebroken),
Hi! My name is Chaco and I am a blue Boston terrier boy. I spent the seven years of my life living in a sand pen to be used as a breeder of puppies. I didn’t get socialized as a youngster, have playmates or toys, get a loving touch by a human, or enter a house. Just sand and a bucket of food.
Six months ago, all that changed. The backyard breeder closed her puppymill and the dogs she used to make money were sold. I was bought by a lady who rescues dogs and gets them ready for life as a beloved family member. Boy, big life change!!
Food from bowls, five doggie brothers and a sister, lots of humans around, including kids. Noise, laughter, cuddles, chaos, tons of interesting food, manners, learning for the first time, words!!! That’s a lot after no stimulus for seven long years. But I love having humans around and have learned sit and come, human words that apparently mean cookie!!
It is time for me to find my forever family. I know someone is out there who can make me their special someone. I am as healthy as can be, have medical insurance, and my only special need is that I am a busy indoor marker (pee on things).
Because my job was being a stud dog, I still mark in the house. I do go outside to do my business but still mark inside. My foster mom thinks it is possible that if I were not around other dogs- and there are five here- especially a female, that I might not feel the need to mark my territory. I’d be the only one around. I love wrestling with my Dalmatian brother but I would be happy as an only dog getting 100% of mom and dad’s attention.
Meanwhile, I can wear a belly band (or my karate gear, as FM says). This works best if you DON’T have a doggie door (or can keep it closed). If you have a doggie door, I go out and pee in the bellyband, which doesn’t teach me how to be housebroken. If you can give me regular potty breaks and let me outside every hour plus, I would be fine. I love being outside and enjoy strolling and sunning naked but wear a belly band inside. It gets changed a few times a day (pad inside) so I don't get pee burn.
Inside, I am all about comfort. I like it best to be near my FM but I am not clingy. Next to is just fine. I am getting used to mushy kisses and hugs she insists on giving me. Now I even give kisses back and love tummy and back scratches. And I love sleeping on the bed at night. FM says I snore like a locomotive but she loves it. Maybe you would too.
FM says I should be an only dog until I am trustworthy not to pee in the house. I love other dogs but
No Dogs would make housebreaking successful
I have medical insurance under Lemonade Pet Insurance through August 12, 2026.
Call me at 505-379-2900 if you’d like to meet me.
We require an application, home visit and follow-up visit. Any of our rescues who need re-homing after placement are accepted back into our rescue.
There is an adoption fee of $200-$300 depending upon age, health, purebred or not, etc. to help defray the costs for the dog's medical expenses. Our dogs are spayed/neutered and microchipped. They have been Heart worm tested. They have the necessary vaccinations. They are also housebroken and come with some good manners training.
We require an application, home visit and follow-up visit. Any of our rescues who need re-homing after placement are accepted back into our rescue.
There is an adoption fee of $200-$300 depending upon age, health, purebred or not, etc. to help defray the costs for the dog's medical expenses. Our dogs are spayed/neutered and microchipped. They have been Heart worm tested. They have the necessary vaccinations. They are also housebroken and come with some good manners training.
Go meet their pets
Myths: Dalmatians are hyper.
Truth: Young Dals can be full of mischief and can be amazingly active. So have a plan for rigorous exercise for your nine to 24 month old puppy. It can be I in your back yard as you throw the tennis ball a thousand times to tire them.Play dates with friendly and safe dogs is great ( no dog park. Young dogs are often picked on). When you are gone from home, they are safest being crated or in an Exercise pen. They are NOT backyard dogs. Between 12 months and two years they settle down down quite a bit, still needing exercise but more moderate routine. Dals need a routine exercise plan and we don't place very young Dals with folks who are gone all day unless another playful dog is around to channel the young Dal's energy.
Myth: Dalmatians aren't good with kids.
Truth: Dallys usually love kids and can be a great part of the family. Young Dals can be too boisterous and bouncy around tiny toddlers and knock them down. But they are very easy to train. Lyn was raised with a Dal and learned to walk by using Dutchess as a mobile walker. Lyn's children were raised with Dallys underfoot.
Myth: Dalmatians don't like other dogs. - or cats...well, ask the seven dallies at my house how they feel about their canine siblings. They love to have playmates and cuddlebuddies. They often do best in a home with another active, people oriented dog. To live with cats, they need an introduction and to be taught good manners (no chasing) right from the start. It helps if the cat is calm and unlikely to dash about at first. My cats and dogs snuggle together.
Myths: Dalmatians are hyper.
Truth: Young Dals can be full of mischief and can be amazingly active. So have a plan for rigorous exercise for your nine to 24 month old puppy. It can be I in your back yard as you throw the tennis ball a thousand times to tire them.Play dates with friendly and safe dogs is great ( no dog park. Young dogs are often picked on). When you are gone from home, they are safest being crated or in an Exercise pen. They are NOT backyard dogs. Between 12 months and two years they settle down down quite a bit, still needing exercise but more moderate routine. Dals need a routine exercise plan and we don't place very young Dals with folks who are gone all day unless another playful dog is around to channel the young Dal's energy.
Myth: Dalmatians aren't good with kids.
Truth: Dallys usually love kids and can be a great part of the family. Young Dals can be too boisterous and bouncy around tiny toddlers and knock them down. But they are very easy to train. Lyn was raised with a Dal and learned to walk by using Dutchess as a mobile walker. Lyn's children were raised with Dallys underfoot.
Myth: Dalmatians don't like other dogs. - or cats...well, ask the seven dallies at my house how they feel about their canine siblings. They love to have playmates and cuddlebuddies. They often do best in a home with another active, people oriented dog. To live with cats, they need an introduction and to be taught good manners (no chasing) right from the start. It helps if the cat is calm and unlikely to dash about at first. My cats and dogs snuggle together.
More about this rescue
We have been in rescue since 1997. Lyn teaches Obedience and plays Agility, Rally, and Nosework, competing with her Dalmatians in Performance sports as well as doing rescue.
We have had more than 600 Dalmatians come through our rescue, usually spending 2-4months in our home. Our Dallys are inside, couch dogs and, while crate trained, spend most of their hours in the house sunning, snoozing, and playing.
We primarily rescue Dalmatians and Dalmatian wanna- be
(Black and white dogs of undetermined breeds) from our Animal Control and other kill shelters around New Mexico, El Paso, and occasionally from individuals.
We have been in rescue since 1997. Lyn teaches Obedience and plays Agility, Rally, and Nosework, competing with her Dalmatians in Performance sports as well as doing rescue.
We have had more than 600 Dalmatians come through our rescue, usually spending 2-4months in our home. Our Dallys are inside, couch dogs and, while crate trained, spend most of their hours in the house sunning, snoozing, and playing.
We primarily rescue Dalmatians and Dalmatian wanna- be
(Black and white dogs of undetermined breeds) from our Animal Control and other kill shelters around New Mexico, El Paso, and occasionally from individuals.
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