Puppy lovers know the Dalmatian breed from this image -
The 101 pups in the classic 101 Dalmatians Disney movie were adorable, loveable, and filled with energy. Live Dalmatians have a personality true to their cinematic portrayal - playful, happy, relaxed, and loyal. Like the movie, Dalmatians require human companionship for content happiness.
The Dalmatian breed emphasizes extensive mental and physical exercise and socialization to keep otherwise hyper energy at bay. Aggressiveness can occur if the breed dog is left without proper lead and instruction by their owner, hence making the need for human interaction that much more critical.
The Dalmatian breed is known for intelligence and requisite obedience with a high degree of training.
The Dalmatian breed is sadly known for being given away within the first year of ownership. Puppies require so much early on to calm down by adulthood and therefore stay with their forever family. Leadership and exercise are a daily must. Walks must train the dog to heel beside or behind the walker - the walker must be the leader and the leader must be human. Walks or runs will also prevent destructive behavior as energy will be exhausted. Stern commands must be instilled (never abrasive). A Dalmatian can be an excellent choice if a potential owner has - and they must have - time for training, authority for leadership, and energy to match. If any or all of these human requisites do not meet and a Dalmatian is adopted on the sole basis that the puppy is "cute," ownership will be a waste and adoption will be a grave injustice to the dog. All dogs, young and older, require a loving and personality-suited home. Keep this in mind if you are considering adopting a Dalmatian.
The health of a Dalmatian is of considerable importance. A relative percentage of newborn pups are deaf and all puppies should be tested for deafness at approximately 6 weeks of age. Deaf dogs do adjust well, though. Do not let their handicap sway the consideration of adoption.
Living conditions are important to recognize. Dalmatians do not fair well in apartment settings unless their owners walk them several times a day. Outdoor space is likewise needed for the dog to run and expend energy. Dalmatians do not fair well in cold climates.
It is interesting to note that one litter is up to 15 pups. Therefore, unless an owner desires a really big family, spay or neuter must be done.
A complicated history of the Dalmatian, as well as further information on the basics of the Dalmatian breed, can be found on Dog Breed Info at http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dalmatian.htm.
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