| Dalmatians | | | | some can be belligerent with strange dogs. |
| Description: With an athletic build and distinctive spotted | | | | Origins: As the names suggests, the Dalmatian comes |
| white coat, the Dalmatian is a dog that is easily | | | | from Dalmatia, which is a region of Croatia. An old |
| recognized and known worldwide. Built for endurance | | | | breed, who has been known in Europe since at least |
| and stamina, it is easy to see with a deep chest and | | | | the Middle ages. |
| long muscular legs, the Dalmatian running beside horses | | | | Special needs: Dalmatians need three major things, |
| and carriages of times past. The Dalmatian is a dog | | | | early and ongoing socialization and training and daily |
| like no other, in appearance and temperament. | | | | exercise. Without these three things they can easily |
| Characteristics: The Dalmatian is a lovely dog, full of | | | | become a high strung dog, who is given to destructive |
| good spirit and cheer. They are quiet and polite, a real | | | | bad behavior and aggression. Dogs who don't get |
| well mannered gentleman, an a wonderful addition to | | | | proper socialization as puppies can suffer from fear |
| the right household. | | | | aggression which is one of the hardest conditions to |
| This is a very athletic dog and loves to play and needs | | | | help a dog through. |
| a family of a similar disposition. Best for someone who | | | | Highlights: |
| has experience with dogs and is as active as they are. | | | | -The Dalmatian's usual life span is about 12-14 years |
| They make an excellent choice for those who enjoy | | | | - Like any dog who is predominantly white, the |
| bicycling, jogging, hiking or even horseback riding. An ill | | | | Dalmatian is prone to deafness, it is estimated that |
| exercised Dalmatian is an unhappy, ill behaved | | | | about 30% of all Dalmatians have some sort of |
| Dalmatian. | | | | hearing problem. When buying a puppy be sure to |
| They can be a bit stubborn and some can be high | | | | check his hearing. |
| strung, but they are intelligent and easily trainable, if | | | | - Despite a short coat, the Dalmatian sheds daily all |
| done in a positive reward focused way. The Dalmatian | | | | year long. |
| a loyal and protective dog, who makes a good family | | | | - A very clean dog, who has basically no doggie odour. |
| protector. | | | | - Due to their popularity because of television and |
| The Dalmatian makes a wonderful friend for children | | | | movies, it's a breed that has been badly bred by |
| but care should be taken when around toddlers as | | | | unscrupulous people just trying to make a quick buck. |
| they can be quite enthusiastic in play and may | | | | Perspective owners need to pick their breeder |
| accidentally knock them over. They get along well with | | | | carefully, look for one that cares about the betterment |
| other household pets and especially love horses but | | | | of the breed and offers a health guarantee. |