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| Weight |
45-60 lbs |
| Height |
19" to 24" |
| Colors |
Pure white with black or liver
brown spots |
| Coat |
Short, close, dense, fine and glossy |
| Origin |
There is some disagreement over
the exact origin of the breed including Yugoslavia, England and Croatia.
The most popular belief seems to be that it originated in Egypt and it's
ancestors date back thousands of years. It is recognized that the Dalmatian
as we know it today was developed in Great Britain and was used as a hunting
dog and a coach dog. Coach dogs were used to protect the coach, it's passengers
and property. Because they were coach dogs, they were used to following
horses. They would often follow horse drawn fire carts which started their
association as being firehouse mascots.
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| Description |
It's hard to find a dog more
energetic than the Dalmatian. Exercise and companionship are what this
breed needs and craves. They need plenty of exercise and play, but are
not meant to be outside alone all the time as they enjoy being with their
family. They can do well with children, other pets and dogs provided that
they are socialized with them from puppyhood. They may be aggressive with
pets and other dogs, especially those that they don't know. Because they
are so rambunctious, they are best with older children. They are loyal,
gentle and protective with their family.
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| Health |
Prone to deafness, so should be
tested when they are puppies to prevent them from breeding. Some problems
with hip displaysia, skin problems, urinary tract problems and hypothyroidism.
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