Dalmation Breed Guides

 

Dalmatian breed description:


Medium size, superior endurance, muscular dog. Short, dense white coat with black or liver coloured spots. Spots can also be lemon, dark blue, sable, whitem brindled or tri coloured, long narrow body and muzzle

Temperament:
High stamina, playful, sensitive and loyal. Need companionship. Excellent memories. Good with children. Highly trainable and good watch dogs. Can be aggressive when young and hard work

Exercise needs:
High, Daily brisk walks/ jobs + opportunity to run off leash as much as possible, high endurance, or else may become destructive and suffer behavioural problems, not ideal for apartments
Suitable for apartment:
no

Height:
10 - 15 inches

Weight:
55 Ib

Overall Size:
Medium

Life Expectancy:
10-12 yrs

Origin of breed:
Uncertified, eastern Europe/ Greece/ Egypt…used as a carriage dog and hound