Dalmatian

Breed Type: Non-Sporting

Weight: 40 to 60 lbs

Height: 19 to 23 inches

Coat type: Must have short coat.

Color: Dalmatian puppies are born white and develop black or liver colored spots later. These spots should be round with a diameter of 2 to 3 cm, well defined and must be separated.

Nature: Well-behaved and polite with strangers, Dalmatian loves to jog for miles and is a good watchdog. Loving, devoted and sociable, a Dalmatian is full of stamina, friendly and affectionate. Dalmatian dogs become good playmates for children and get along well with other dogs or household pets. They need consistent training and respond well to positive reinforcement. They love to be praised when they have proved themselves worthy of it.

Grooming: Periodical brushing is good enough for normal days but when the dog is shedding, Dalmatian needs grooming daily, in which the owner can use rubber gloves to remove loose hair.

Exercise: Dalmatians love to run free in the country and are not contented with three short walks a day. However, they do adapt themselves to the activity level of the family but it will be good if they are given more chance of indulging in physical activities to keep them happy.