Dalmatian

Categories: Pets
    • Origin: Croatia
    • Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
    • Height: 19 to 23 inches
    • Weight: 59 to 61 pounds
    • Alternate names: carriage dog, firehouse dog, plum pudding dog, spotted dick and dalmatiner
    • Nicknames: dal, dali
    • Dalmatian puppies are born without spots
  • The dalmatian is a mid-sized, muscular dog known for its distinct spotted-coat and its endurance, strength and independent personality.
  • Temperament

    Active, energetic and playful, dalmatians are people-oriented and adjust well to large families and children. Their strong builds and outgoing personalities require a lot of exercise.The Dalmatian Club of America: [1]
  • Health Problems

    Dalmatians have a genetic disposition to deafness. It is estimated that one in four dalmatians are either partially or completely deaf and therefore puppies should receive hearing tests starting as early as five weeks old. The Dalmatian Club of Canada: [1]

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