They are just a way to determine how the home will fit your dog. People who know nothing about the breed are setting themselves up for failure as dog owners. Children cannot be expected to assume full responsibility for care of a pet. Children cannot listen to the pros and cons about a breed of dog and then make a logical decision as to whether the dog will fit into the household. Pets should never be given as a surprise.
People have to make their own decision about acquiring a pet.
We need this dog right away. We don't have time for all these silly questions. The kids watch the movie all the time and the house is all decorated in Dalmatian stuff. A living breathing dog is not a decoration, in fact, he may destroy the decorations. Everyone involved has to really want a dog.