Dalmatians make amazing pets for owners who are familiar with the breed and are aware of the requirements of Dalmatian ownership. For first time dog owners, starting out with a Dalmatian will be a massive challenge. Below we discuss what category of first time dog owner you fall into, and the requirements and challenges of …
Arguably the most challenging aspect of dog ownership is attempting to have an enjoyable, loose-lead walk with your pal. You look on with envious eyes at the perfectly behaved dogs prancing at the heels of their owners passing you by, as your own dog drags you to the next tree. We all would prefer our …
Dalmatians make excellent family pets due to their temperament of being extremely loyal, fun, playful, highly energetic and sensitive animals. They are intelligent dogs that love to be trained and to please their human companions. If trained and properly socialised, Dalmatians and children will get along well with each other, although it is important to …
Just like all other dog breeds, Dalmatians need to be washed or bathed regularly. There’s plenty of conflicting information out there with some recommending bathing 3 or 4 times a year while others say once every 2-6 weeks… How often a Dalmatian needs to be washed is specific to the individual dog and environmental factors. …
Unlike most dog breeds, Dalmatians have a specific diet they need to follow to keep them healthy and happy. The most important part of this specific diet is to keep purines low, without sacrificing too much protein. Dalmatians are particularly sensitive when it comes to food, so care needs to be taken when choosing a …
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Dalmatians are not a rare breed, they are just less popular to own than other breeds. This has a lot to do with the temperament and the general marketing of the breed. There are many horror stories of Dalmatians misbehaving because new or inexperienced owners are not well informed of their needs and wants to …
Summary by Country: The Dalmatian is unique in its appearance and a fine physical example of a strong and athletic canine breed. Found across the globe, there are established standards of what this breed should look like in its form and be like in its temperament, determined by the registered and governing kennel clubs in each country. …
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Dalmatians are not known to smell. They have a very clean coat that repels dirt all year round, even without regular baths (although this is not advised). The fact that they shed hair all year round, although extremely annoying, helps keep their coat fresh and clean. A Dalmatian that has rolled in the mud all day …
Purines are a chemical found within all living organisms and consumed by animals as a natural part of their diet. Associated with energy intake, high-purine containing foods are often also high-protein containing foods. It is therefore important to recognise the difference between the two in feeding a dog such as the Dalmatian, which still requires …
Dalmatians are not known to excessively drool, although all dogs will drool at some point depending on the situation. As with all dogs, drooling is usually a result of saliva being produced in a larger quantity in preparation for food to be swallowed and digested. This means it will occur when your Dalmatian thinks it …
A dog makes a good pet when it fits into your current and future lifestyle. Dalmatians make excellent pets when this is the case. They are very unique animals in both look and temperament, which seems to be part of the attraction to the breed. Purchasing a dog breed you like the look of, or …
If you run as exercise, your Dalmatian can come with you no matter their experience or training level. Note: It’s important not to over exercise a puppy as their bones haven’t fully developed yet, so save running until they are at least 1-1.5 years old. Although this may seem like a straightforward answer, it’s harder …
