DALMATIAN
Group: | Non-sporting |
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Size: | Medium |
Temperament: | Discreet, skillful, and outgoing |
Height: | 21-23 inches (male), 19-22 inches (female) |
Weight: | 21-31 Kg (male), 16-24 Kg (female) |
Life Expectancy: | Over 10 years |
Origin: | Unknown |
Coat Length: | Short |
Coat Type: | Smooth |
Color: | White & Black White & Liver Brown |
About
The Dalmatian, with its distinctive spotted coat, is one of the world's most easily recognised dog breeds. During the course of their lengthy history, they have played a variety of roles, including carriage dog, circus dog, and firehouse dog. These dogs have strong, sinewy muscles that are made for endurance. Although having a long history as working dogs, Dalmatians nowadays are happiest when they are part of a family.
Nutrition
Dalmations are unable to normally digest the purine found in protein due to a genetic abnormality. In order to avoid developing heart and liver issues,they must consume a maintenance amount of protein in their meals. Study on purines and ban purine-containing foods including beef, pig, sardines, and yeast. To prevent excessive weight growth, watch how much food you give your pet and limit the amount of snacks you give him.
Ideal Meal Breakdown
Protein
30
Fat
18
Carbohydrates
44
Others
8
Exercise
To stay healthy and content, all Dalmatians require regular exercise. Running alongside a jogger or cyclist, chasing a ball thrown across the backyard, or going on a leisurely hike through the woods are all examples of this exercise. Be cautious when exercising the dog before the age of two because the bones and joints won't be fully developed until then. . If given insufficient opportunities for both mental and physical exercise, Dalmatians, who can be very high-energy dogs, may become easily agitated and may even cause harm.
Grooming
With its colourful spots on a brilliant white background, the Dalmatian's coat is absolutely stunning, and maintaining it isn't difficult. The Dal will look his best with occasional baths and weekly brushing with a horsehair mitt or rubber curry comb to remove dead hairs. His nails should be cut at least once per month. His ears should be checked frequently because they flop down.
Training
It is crucial that you expose your puppy to as many brand-new, strange, and enjoyable situations as you can during his training. He will be happier, and it will be much simpler for you to live with him if he realises that there is nothing to be afraid of in unfamiliar environments or people. He needs to be trained to behave from the start, but Dalmatians are often very sensitive, so positive, incentive-based training is essential. Your Dal will develop into a well-adjusted, well-mannered companion with the help of early socialisation and puppy training classes.
Health
Deafness is prevalent in the breed. Deaf dogs are entirely trainable and make wonderful lifelong companions. A dog with partial hearing can have a normal life, but a dog with total deafness will need to be handled differently. Dals have a high risk of developing kidney stones. But, by keeping an eye on their nutrition, this may be controlled. Dalmatians are typically a healthy breed that don't need a lot of maintenance or supplements to be in top condition.
History
None more so than the Dalmatian, which is one of many dog breeds with obscure and disputed origins. Ancient artefacts and writings have been used by researchers to support theories that place the Dal's origins in the British Isles, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. However, there is no doubt that by the early 1800s, the breed was strongly linked to a region of Central Europe that stretches along the Adriatic Sea and was formerly known as Dalmatia. Among other breeds, Dalmatians have a unique job description: coach dog. Their traditional job was to trot alongside horse-drawn coaches and watch over the animals and equipment when they were left alone. Dals travelled with the Romani people's caravans as they perpetually roved across Europe. This connection to the nomadic Romani helps to explain why it is so difficult to pinpoint the Dal's origins because, like the travellers, the Dal considered the world to be their home.