Dalmatian

If you want a loyal family pet, Dalmatian is the best. It has creative wit and helpful skills in problem solving. A Dalmatian is also obedient and a helpful alert watchdog. It has lots of powerful energy, confident and active dog. A Dalmatian is outgoing, friendly and courageous. This dog really loves its owner, although sometimes it can be very stubborn, so dog owners must be trained in handling Dalmatians.

Despite the stubbornness, they are great companions as they are sociable and would want to have lots of activities. It is great to bring it with you while jogging around the neighborhood or walking in the village to give it some muscle stretching and exercises as well. When a Dalmatian gets some exercise, it prevents it from destroying your interiors inside the house.

Puppy Dalmatians must be trained to socialize at an early age to educate its temperament, because generally Dalmatians are aggressive. Most Dalmatians however are great companions of children, especially when they grow up together and are owned as a loved pet - it is great to be good friends at a young age. Dalmatian dogs trained early on are usually polite and friendly.

Dalmatians are wonderful pets for allergic persons, as their coats are not as bushy as the other breeds. They also don't have any dog odor, common to all dogs! It is also protective, making it a powerful watchdog to its owners. Having a Dalmatian as a pet can be taxing if you don't give it proper training.

A Dalmatian wears a coat full of artful black or liver spots, the base is white. It wears its coat short, dense, and tight fitting. It has a striking face, attentive and brawny build. A Dalmatian weighs 45 to 70 pounds and grows from 19 to 25 inches.

Health Of Dalmatians

Habitual brushing of a Dalmatian's coat can be done weekly, so the unnecessary hair is shredded and its coat will look neat. It shreds its coat occasionally all year round, Dalmatians are not heavy shredders. People with allergies are discouraged from owning a Dalmatian.

Lifetime Of Dalmatians

Dalmatians have a life span from 11 to 14 years old. Like any dogs, it has its own health issues. Most common diseases are seizures, allergies, glaucoma during old age, gall stones, diabetes, and deafness! When acquiring a puppy, check if its Dalmatian parents have CERF and OFA Certificates.

Lineage Of Dalmatians

Dalmatians are part of an entourage of a coach, as they stand in attendance while the riders enter their coaches. It is quite attach to horses, as it instinctively works with them quite naturally. They are energetic, and their stamina is strong, as required originally as coach dogs. However, it is rarely done nowadays.

Yugoslavia is the country of origin of all Dalmatians. It has lots of responsibilities. The bred is known as a dependable watch dog. It is normally trained to help shepherds manage ships and kill lots of vermin. It has lots of tricks too. Dalmatians are officially registered with AKC in the year 1888.

Quick Facts

Alias:	NA	Size:	Medium/Large
Training:	Medium	Grooming:	Low
Shedding:	High	Exercise:	Long daily walk and plenty of running about
Energy:	High	Protection:	Medium