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Dalmatian

Looking for information about the Dalmatian breed? Then you have come to the right place. Following is general information regarding the Dalmatian. You will find information about the Dalmatian breed regarding coat, color, size, weight, group classification, temperament, and other items of interest. This basic, easy to understand information will help you decide if the Dalmatian breed is for you.

Appearance:

What is the general appearance of a Dalmatian? The Dalmatian Dog can have a short, dense, shiny and fine coat. The Dalmatian’s coat is white with black or liver sports that range in size from a dime to a half dollar. Spots are usually smaller near the head, tail and legs.

Size:

How big is a Dalmatian? With regards to size, the Dalmatian breed is a medium size dog. Weight 50-65 lbs and height is 18-28 inches. The Dalmatian belongs to the Non-Sporting group.

Temperament:

What does a Dalmatian act like? The temperament of a Dalmatian is affectionate, friendly, and independent. The Dalmatian breed is good with children. The Dalmatian breed makes great house pet if you train them properly. This breed is relatively quiet, only barking when necessary. They are also have protective instincts and make great guard dogs. The Dalmatian breed does not do well if left alone for an extended period of time. If they become bored or lonely, they will become depressed and destructive.

Activity:

Energetic and people orientated. The Dalmatian needs daily activity and attention from owner above and beyond just a walk. This breed responds well to consistent, firm training. Good house dog. Dalmatians have incredible stamina and can run for extended periods of time at a fast pace - a perfect running partner.

Health:

Average lifespan is 12 years. Weight 50-65 lbs and height is 18-28 inches. 8-12% of Dalmatians are born deaf. Even hearing impaired Dalmatians can be trained using hand signals. The following is a listing of some of the more common health problems that can be found in the Dalmatian breed:

• Allergies — Skin and Coat Disorders
• Epilepsy
• Hearing — Deafness
• Hip Dysplasia
• Hypothyroidism
• Urolithiasis (Urinary Stones)

This breed can be either an inside or outside dog, but does not respond well to temperature extremes.

Grooming:

Grooming needs are minimal. A once a week brushing will keep hairs from accumulating on your furniture and around the house. The Dalmatian is cat like when it comes to grooming and sheds often. A bath should only be given when absolutely necessary and you should use a mild shampoo to protect the coat and skin.

Tidbits:

What other interesting tidbits should I know about the Dalmatian breed? The Dalmatian was used in the past as hunters, retrievers, herders, and carriage dogs. Today you can see them in the circus or at the fire station.

During WWI and WWII, the Dalmatian breed was used to protect camps of US soldiers.

This breed was made famous by the 1959 Disney movie, 101 Dalmatians.