It might be funny the first time but after a while the child is afraid of the puppy and the puppy winds up in the shelter. Very small children are not always able to distinguish between a live puppy that can feel pain and a toy which cannot. They may inadvertently hurt the puppy who will at first try to escape and then may resort to protecting itself by biting. Very small children should never be left alone with any pet. There is just too much potential for harm.
Dalmatians shed all year round.
There is no getting away from this. Frequent brushing and proper nutrition do much to alleviate the problem but the fact remains there will be little white hairs on your furniture and on your clothes. Most Dalmatian owners feel this is a small price to pay for the love and companionship of a Dalmatian. However, if you are an absolutely fastidious housekeeper this may not be the breed for you. Their short coat is not much protection against the cold so they cannot be left outside without access to a warm area.