Happy Rainy Paws – Dalmatian Kennel
Preserving the breed, nurturing exceptional companions, and building a healthier future for Dalmatians.
Happy Rainy Paws is a Dalmatian kennel established in 2020 by Yanitsa “Yani” Karapeneva and registered under the Bulgarian National Federation of Cynology (BNFC), affiliated with the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).
Having lived in Germany for ten years, I have developed a broader perspective on animal care, behaviour, and responsible dog ownership. Alongside my work as a Dalmatian breeder, I am an animal behaviourist and a certified professional dog trainer, with a strong interest in understanding the needs of animals and helping them thrive in a healthy, balanced environment.
In 2019, I successfully completed a distance-learning programme in Animal Psychology – Keeping Animals, Animal Care and Animal Behaviour Therapy. My studies covered a variety of species, including dogs, cats, small mammals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chinchillas and degus, as well as horses. This knowledge complements my practical experience and reinforces my commitment to raising well-adjusted dogs with sound temperaments.
A lifelong love for Dalmatians
My journey with this extraordinary breed began in 2003, when my father gave me my first Dalmatian at the age of eight. From that moment, I fell in love with these intelligent, energetic and distinctive dogs. My fascination with Dalmatians grew over the years, inspiring me to collect Dalmatian-themed items and learn more about the breed, its history and its unique characteristics.
In 2019, I decided to turn my lifelong passion into a professional breeding programme and became a member of the Bulgarian Dalmatian Club. This marked the beginning of a new chapter dedicated to responsible breeding, continuous learning and the preservation of everything that makes the Dalmatian so special.
The foundation of our breeding programme
After a two-year wait, I welcomed my beautiful foundation female, Spotmaniac Divine Design, from Spotmaniac Kennel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Her arrival was a defining moment for Happy Rainy Paws, and her pedigree became an important foundation for my breeding journey. She is the dam of our A and D litters and remains a particularly important part of our kennel’s story.
Our breeding programme continued to grow with the next generations. From our A litter, we retained Attis Happy Rainy Paws, our stud dog, who later became the sire of our C litter, out of our second female, Aphrodite’s Dream Luna Nera, who joined us from Greece.
From our B litter, we retained Bad to the Bone Happy Rainy Paws, another stud dog, and Beautiful Wings Happy Rainy Paws, whom we consider a promising prospect for the future of our breeding programme.
Each generation represents another step in our ongoing commitment to thoughtful breeding, careful selection and the development of healthy, balanced Dalmatians.
Our philosophy and goals
At Happy Rainy Paws, our goal is to preserve the Dalmatian breed while contributing to its future through responsible, informed and carefully planned breeding.
We place particular importance on:
Health and longevity – prioritising appropriate health screening, informed breeding decisions and the long-term well-being of our dogs.
Temperament and behaviour – aiming for confident, stable and well-adjusted Dalmatians that can thrive as family companions and active partners.
Breed type and structure – respecting the breed standard while striving for sound conformation, balanced movement and functional athleticism.
Energy and stamina – preserving the Dalmatian’s natural athleticism, endurance and enthusiasm for an active life.
Early development and socialisation – providing puppies with appropriate care, positive experiences and a strong foundation for life in their future homes.
Responsible ownership – supporting puppy owners with guidance and knowledge to help them understand and meet the needs of this exceptional breed.
For me, breeding is about much more than producing beautiful puppies. It is a long-term responsibility to every dog we bring into the world, to the families who welcome them, and to the future of the breed itself.
Happy Rainy Paws is built on passion, knowledge, dedication and a deep respect for Dalmatians. Every generation brings new hopes, new lessons and the opportunity to move closer to our vision: healthy, happy and well-balanced Dalmatians with excellent temperaments, sound structure and the vitality that defines the breed.
Because every Dalmatian deserves a bright future – and every paw deserves a happy beginning.
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