Dalmatians

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No other purebred dog has the kind of spots that the Dalmatian, also called the Dalmatinac or Dalmatiner, has. The English spelling is simply Dalmatian. This medium-sized dog was brought to worldwide attention vis-a-vis the Disney classic, 101 Dalmatians. Since then, the Dalmatian white coat with liver or black spots has been a worldwide phenomenon. Its origin is hotly contested. Some say that it originated in the Croatian province of Dalmatia. It’s seen in Ancient Egyptian art objects. It was used to guard borders in Croatia, run alongside war chariots and coaches, track, trail, hunt, retrieve, and its even been used in a somewhat shameful exposition in circus acts. Of course, the Dalmatian spots are a pull to the crowds who pay big bucks to see this rare look on a dog.

The Dalmatian weighs in at about 55 pounds, and it's 20 to 24 inches at the withers. Females are 2 inches shorter than males. It can weigh between 45 and 70 pounds. They have about 8 puppies to a litter, and they have a lifespan of approximately 10 to 12 years. This medium-build, densely muscled dog is noted for its stamina, endurance, and tirelessness. Long treks, in conjunction with traveling armies and coaches, prepared them for this lifestyle. They're somewhat similar to a Pointer in appearance. Interestingly, the puppies are born white and develop spots later on. It's very rare, but some dogs can have yellow, orange, or blue spots. The Dalmatian sheds its coat year-round, and it sheds considerably more than similar year-round shedding dogs. Even a rubdown will not temper the hair loss. The Dalmatian coat is dense, cropped, and short, and it doesn't look like it would shed. The new coat comes in annually, however.

The Dalmatian is an ideal dog for the countryside manor or vast farm property. It loves to roam for days on end. It can exercise all day, and it was used to this activity for past generations. It frequently tagged along with coaches, chariots, nomads, and bands of people. The Dalmatian is independent, and it will be all right if it's let go on the property. The dog is not suited for city life because of the many dangers, neighbors, and busy streets that can hamper a long run or walking journey. Dalmatians pine for human interaction, and they're very intelligent. Dalmatians love children, but they must not be trained using harsh methods. They seldom forget ill treatment. The Dalmatian requires considerable patience and dog training knowledge to train this dog right. They're fun dogs that like horsing around. Dalmatians literally like horses a lot, but that's another matter. Oftentimes, these dogs end up in rescues or pounds because they're difficult to live with, especially in the city. Dalmatians don't try to please their owners as impressively as some other breeds.

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