Seeing Spots? Dalmatian Delivers 18 Pups!

Are you are seeing spots in front of your eyes? No need to phone up your eye doctor for an appointment. And while the best way to reach a solution to a problem is not thinking in terms of black or white, you have full permission to do so today. So just wipe your eyes and enjoy this very spotted birth announcement.

According to the BBC Leicestershire News, a prolific Dalmatian, named Buttons, with delivery assistance from her veterinarian Con Hassett and his team, delivered the puppies very quickly by Caesarian section, in what may be a record breaker contender for a litter of puppies. Paul Hoskins, a Leicestershire Dalmatian Club representative said, "It is the biggest (Dalmatian) litter I have ever heard of.

Photo credit: Geoffrey Robinson, Rex Features

While the birth announcement was made on January 10, 2009, this amazing litter was quite the Christmas present for her owners, Adam and Nicola Morley of Melton Mowbray, being born on December 23, 2008. The litter is thought to have set a UK record by the British Dalmatian Club.

Mr. and Mrs. Morley have their hands full, feeding the ravenous gang and trying to keep up with the growing puppies. They plan to keep one of them and they will more than likely name him Rudolph.

Buttons, a celebrity in her own right, is the daughter of the dog starring in the roll of Dipstick in the Disney sequel film 102 Dalmatians. She also gave birth to a litter of 15 puppies in 2007.

Photo credit: Geoffrey Robinson, Rex Features

As far as her record setting status, the Guinness World Book of Records still holds the record for Tia, a Mastiff, who in 2004, delivered two dozen pups. But Buttons is claiming the record for the Dalmatian breed.

Read more about the Disney Film, "101 Dalmatians" here!

You can watch the video and find out more about this amazing event by visiting the Leicestershire web site at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/7815924.stm

I wonder just how Button and her human caretakers are faring with the huge responsibility that 18 puppies necessitate, don't you? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.