| A Dalmatian is a breed of dog known for its black | | | | younger kids, they are good companions for teens |
| spots which cover its white coat. In the United | | | | with their playful attitude. They need companionship |
| States, Dalmatians are often portrayed as firehouse | | | | and affection too, as they can become depressed. |
| dogs.A popular breed, Dalmatians are midsized, | | | | Dalmatians are known as having good memories and |
| muscular and have great endurance. Dalmatians' coats | | | | being loyal and kind.Unfortunately, some Dalmatians |
| are dense, short and very fine. The base color of this | | | | (about 10%) tend to have hereditary deafness, |
| breed is white, with round spots in black or brown. A | | | | which is somewhat common in all-white breeds. |
| Dalmatians feet are small and round and their nails are | | | | There is a strong relationship between blue eyes and |
| either the same color of their spots or white. The | | | | deafness, too. The average lifespan of a Dalmatian is |
| color of their nose also depends on the color of the | | | | 10 to 12 years. Dalmatians also suffer from a lack of |
| spots that they have. The eyes of a Dalmatian share | | | | uricase, an enzyme which breaks down uric acid. |
| an intelligent expression and are either brown or blue. | | | | Without this enzyme, uric acid can cause bladder |
| The ears are high and thin and are close to the dog's | | | | stones or gout, as it builds up in joints. To reduce the |
| head. Spots on Dalmatians come later, as Dalmatian | | | | likelihood of stones, owners should not feed |
| puppies are born fully white.The Dalmatian breed was | | | | Dalmatians organ meats.The Dalmatian breed got |
| named after Dalmatia, an area in the Venetia | | | | very popular after the 1956 novel "The Hundred and |
| Republic, in the 18th century. The breed's origin is not | | | | One Dalmatians" and the Disney animated film with |
| known for sure, but it is believed to be either | | | | the same name. Sadly, some owners bought |
| Yugoslavia, Egypt, Greece, or Rome.At 22 to 24 | | | | Dalmatians because of the film but were unaware of |
| inches tall and about 55 pounds, the dog breed is | | | | the high amount of exercise that Dalmatians need. |
| known for being a working dog. Although not | | | | Dalmatians even like to swim, but owners must be |
| specialized in one area, often Dalmatians herded and | | | | careful as wet ears can cause an ear |
| hunted. It was also used as a carriage dog - a type | | | | infection.Although they are easy to keep breed, |
| of dog who used to run next to a carriage and clear | | | | Dalmatians need to be frequently brushed to deal |
| the way, help control horses and to guard the | | | | with the constant shedding. Their nails also need to |
| carriage. With training, Dalmatians can gain a high level | | | | be kept trimmed as they tend to grow quickly. |
| of obedience.As past history of being a carriage dog | | | | However, they only needs baths when necessary as |
| shows, the Dalmatian breed is active and needs | | | | they have no doggy odor and like to stay clean. |
| exercise. Though they may be too rough and big for | | | | |