Buy the video, not the Dalmatian. At least not without a lot of research and thought.
Dalmatians can be good pets in the right home with the right people.
But be sure you know whether your family and this high-maintenance dog are right for one another. Then, thousands of Dalmatians ended up in shelters once their adoptive families realized the dogs needed frequent grooming, strenuous exercise, and obedience training. And don't forget that moviemakers get to edit. Real dog owners don't have that luxury. Bellay notes some points that would-be Dalmatian owners should think about.