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Dalmatian

Non-Sporting Group

Dalmatian dog, photographed by Dalmatiner24.eu
Dalmatiner24.eu · Public domain · source

The Dalmatian is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group. It comes from Croatia, Dalmatia (16th-18th century). Adults weigh 25–32 kg. It stands 54–62 cm tall. It typically lives 11–13 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

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

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

Dalmatian FAQ

How long does a Dalmatian live?
The Dalmatian has a life span of 11–13 years.
How big does a Dalmatian get?
Adults weigh 25–32 kg. Height ranges from 54–62 cm.
Is the Dalmatian hypoallergenic?
No, the Dalmatian is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Dalmatian in?
The Dalmatian is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/9ca1f843-4cad-45b3-847f-bc7975864b1d. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/9ca1f843-4cad-45b3-847f-bc7975864b1d"
Response 
{
  "data": {
    "id": "9ca1f843-4cad-45b3-847f-bc7975864b1d",
    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Dalmatian",
      "description": "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.",
      "life": {
        "max": 13,
        "min": 11
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 32,
        "min": 25
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 32,
        "min": 25
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 62,
        "min": 56
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 60,
        "min": 54
      },
      "origin": {
        "era": "16th-18th century",
        "region": "Dalmatia",
        "country": "Croatia"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "smooth",
        "colors": [
          "white with black spots",
          "white with liver spots"
        ],
        "length": "short"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 5,
        "barking": 2,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 2,
        "shedding": 5,
        "temperament": [
          "outgoing",
          "friendly",
          "dignified",
          "intelligent",
          "active",
          "loyal"
        ],
        "trainability": 3,
        "good_with_dogs": 4,
        "exercise_minutes": 90,
        "apartment_friendly": 2,
        "good_with_children": 4,
        "good_with_strangers": 3
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Carriage Dog",
        "Firehouse Dog",
        "Spotted Coach Dog",
        "Plum Pudding Dog",
        "Dalmatinac"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC",
        "ANKC",
        "NZKC"
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/153g06-en.pdf",
          "title": "FCI-Standard N° 153 Dalmatian"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Breed Standards: Dalmatian | United Kennel Club (UKC)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.britishdalmatianclub.org.uk/downloads/breedstandard.pdf",
          "title": "The Kennel Club Limited - Breed Standard - Dalmatian"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Corrected-DCA-Illust-Standard-for-web-site.pdf",
          "title": "The Illustrated Standard of the Dalmatian (Dalmatian Club of America)"
        }
      ],
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          "large": "https://images.dogapi.dog/sbz4tc1inz2zdyzzbeus8f7uzhl6",
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    "relationships": {
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  }
}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/9ca1f843-4cad-45b3-847f-bc7975864b1d/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.