Dalmatian Breed description: Character & Co

Characteristics of the Dalmatian

Dalmatians are known for their friendly and lovable nature worldwide. They are considered to be lively family dogs, which is based on their open nature. The Dalmatian is considered to be particularly sensitive and attentive towards people. It reacts predominantly friendly towards other dogs too and aggressive behaviour can only be observed in very rare cases. This type of dog is not suitable for strict training under pressure and forcefulness. Depending on the situation, Dalmatians can also show characteristics of guard dogs. It has a mind of its own and may appear somewhat stubborn at times. Although the Dalmatian has not been officially kept as a hunting dog, it shows certain behaviours of hunting dogs. With a loving and consistent training, letting your dog run off the leash is not a problem with this breed of dog.

The Dalmatian needs a lot of exercise to be balanced. The minimum time a day spent doing activities with them outdoors is two hours, but three to four hours of daily exercise is recommended. The Dalmatian's urge to move is due to the fact that Dalmatian breeding focuses on the dog's ability to run at a consistent high speed. A Dalmatian is the perfect dog for dog sports, such as cycling, agility, clicking, search games or dog dance. It also loves ball games and retrieving objects both on land and on water. Leisurely activities, such as jogging or horse riding with a Dalmatian as a companion dog, are also perfect for them.

As already described above, when keeping a Dalmatian, its high drive to move should be taken into account. Only with a lot of outdoor exercise, an appropriate keeping of this breed of dog can be provided. If you would like to buy a Dalmatian, you should be aware of their pronounced instinct to move and estimate exactly whether you will be able to give your dog what it needs to stay healthy in everyday life.

The Dalmatian is a humorous and adaptable companion and family dog. Because of its sensitive nature, close family connections that are made by giving them enough attention and sufficient exercise are especially important. Its short and thin coat makes the Dalmatian unsuitable for outdoor keeping.

Typical diseases of the Dalmatian

Among the typical Dalmatian diseases there are

• Deafness
• Dalmatian Syndrome
• Dalmatian Leukodystrophy
• Immunodeficiency
• Allergies

Nutrition of the Dalmatian

Since Dalmatians have a breeding-conditioned disturbed uric acid transport system, their diet should be low in purine. Fish, yeast and innards are the types of foods that should therefore not be on their menu too often. This way, this disease can be prevented in everyday life. When keeping a Dalmatian, it can be very useful to draw up a special diet plan together with your veterinarian, so that typical Dalmatian allergies and immune deficiencies can be considered too. Prophylactic foods contain Omega 3 and Omega 6, such as rapeseed oil.

Buying Dalmatians

The purchase of a Dalmatian must be well thought through. Beforehand, it should be carefully considered whether the active dog fits into your way of living. If you are looking for a Dalmatian puppy, you should ask a local breeder from a reputable breeding association. It is also important to be aware of the possible diseases and the sensitive character of this dog breed. A Dalmatian puppy costs 1400 Euros.