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The Dalmatian

Dalmatian

With the popularity of the Disney cartoons starring the Dalmatian , it is no wonder that this breed is in demand. However, few Dalmatians act like the dogs in these movies, although Dalmation puppies can certainly get into a great deal of mischief, just as their cartoon counterparts can.

The Dalmatian dog is a member of the American Kennel Club's Non-Sporting group. These dogs first arrived in England during the 1700's, where noblemen used them to guard their coaches. Dalmatians were the ideal breed for this job, since they got along well with horses.

In fact, the Dalmatian was so good with horses that they became popular with firemen, who used horse drawn fire wagons. By the time fire engines replaced the horse drawn wagons, the Dalmatian and fire stations were inseparable.

The Dalmatian is a 45 to 65 pound dog that stands 19 to 24 inches in height. This dog is well muscled without being overly bulky or stocky. Its eyes can be brown, blue, or a combination of the two colors.

The Dalmatian's long, graceful tail is very powerful. The sleek coat of this breed has a background of white that is covered with black or brown colored spots. As new born puppies, the Dalmatian has no spots. They are pure white until their spots begin to emerge.


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The Dalmatian and People

The Dalmatian is an extremely high energy dog and is prone to hyperactive behavior and separation anxiety. You will need to be ready to take your dog jogging or for a run in the park to burn off energy, as he may not burn off enough energy walking in the yard by himself.

If feasible, give your Dalmatian a job to do. Obviously, not everyone has a horse in the back yard, but you can always teach your dog to fetch the morning paper.

Inexperienced dog owners may not be competent to handle this wonderful breed, as the Dalmatian has a tendency to be a bit hard headed. If you buy a Dalmatian puppy, be prepared to attend puppy obedience classes. Also, socialize your puppy as often as possible, as Dalmations tend to be frightened around people they don't know.

The Dalmatian and Health

Since they are so lively, Dalmatians burn a lot of calories. You will need to feed your puppy a good puppy chow that has plenty of nutrition. Also, check with your veterinarian to see which vitamins and supplements you should give your dog.

Also, ask about special diets that help reduce the chance of kidney or bladder stones, since this breed is prone to these problems. The Dalmatian is also prone to deafness, hip dysplasia and allergies.

The Dalmatian and Grooming

Grooming a Dalmatian is simple. Just brush your dog once a week to remove loose hair. If you don't groom your dog, you will spend quite a lot of time cleaning up his hair, as Dalmatians can be heavy shedders.

If you love the look of the Dalmatian's spotted coat and enjoy living an active lifestyle, then the Dalmatian may just be the perfect breed for you.

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