Dalmatians... interesting breed. Poor dog you have must not "value" human connections as much as dog connections, I understand. Its just the way it is, bad reproducers are everywhere. They don't deserve the term breeder. I hope you have a good resolution.
"My" puppy is only 2 1/2 weeks old. I have had this breed for over 25yrs, not a breeder, but I know [of] most of the breeders and pedigrees thanks to the interwebs. My last boy was fabulous and getting him went smoothly but I have had a nightmare years ago. I bought a male they sent me a female. Like what they can't tell the difference?
Anyhoo I did not pay for her they threatened my life among other annoyances, but I re-homed her. They wanted me to send her back at my expense. Um no..
I found a decent breeder. Makes me a bit paranoid I don't need crazy, shy or non working. [or a female]
But people sometimes need to remember what they say they will do, but I am glad we worked it out.