Dalmatian
Breed Profile
Group: Non Sporting
Origin: Yugoslavia
Colour: Black-spotted, dense black spots, and liver-spotted, liver-brown spots.
Lifespan: 12 years
Dalmatians are outgoing, friendly and exuberant.
Owner's Guide
Distinctive, elegant, exuberant and agile, Dalmatians like to run and run. They are enjoyable pets providing they can get the exercise they need, and are friendly and affectionate. Good socialization is needed from an early age to ensure tolerance of other dogs.
Originally bred: to run alongside carriages.
Special characteristics
The Dalmation loves running, and has plenty of stamina.
Exercise requirements
High. Quiet at home but needs long, energetic walks.
Attitude to
owners: affectionate, devoted
Children: good if raised with them
Other pets: good, may chase
Strangers: friendly if socialized
Unfamiliar dogs: can be problematic
Perfect owner
Active, energetic owner who will enjoy long walks with this dog.
Potential problems
May display control problems on a walk, escaping if under-exercised.
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