Dalmatian
- Height 56–62 cm 54–60 cm
- Weight 25–32 kg
- Life span 11–13 years
- Exercise 90 min/day
The Dalmatian is a medium-sized breed that originated in Croatia. They have a short, dense coat, and come in a variety of colors. They are an active and energetic breed, and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They are loyal and devoted to their owners, and make good family companions.
- Group
- Non-Sporting Group
- Origin
- Croatia, Dalmatia (16th-18th century)
- Coat
- short smooth · white with black spots and white with liver spots
- Also known as
- Carriage Dog, Firehouse Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Plum Pudding Dog, and Dalmatinac
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
9ca1f843-4cad-45b3-847f-bc7975864b1d
Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Dalmatian. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from fci.be ukcdogs.com britishdalmatianclub.org.uk dalmatianclubofamerica.org
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See it in the reference.
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