This story depicts the trials of developing a new dog breed. Master dog breeder, Col. Gene Connell, devoted the last thirty years to developing a Miniature Dalmatian. Although discouraged by many to even imagine such a feat, which had never been tried before, Col. Connell remained steadfast. By year seven and five generations of the lineage, he developed a picture-perfect, adorable pup with a pleasing temperament that has brought joy to hundreds of pet owners. This memoir chronicles Col. Connell’s life from birth to the present day, depicting the successes and failures along the way. His kennel is located on a beautiful property in Southwest Georgia in the small town of Sale City. This unique breed does not exist anywhere else in the world.