I raised a Dalmatian from a pup nearly 40 years ago. Newton. He was so loving, smart, respectful, and full of playful energy. It’s been 25 years since he passed and I still have a difficult time looking at pictures. I’m tearing up as I write this. I miss having white hairs everywhere. The companionship was AMAZING! It was an honor to know him.

My Dalmatian is exactly the same. Absolutely loves kids, cries if we leave him in another room, white hairs EVERYWHERE, my favorite shoes...gone, 5 books, 3 remotes gone. He needs to be run around and still doesn't get tired, wants to play everyday all day. He is the sweetest dog in the world. And last but not least we let him sleep with us because he would cry all night. Good luck with Finn.

Today i adopted a dalmatian, is malnourished but It will get better because I love it and will take care of it in the best way

I've really wanted one for the past couple of years now, don't know where this sudden obsession with Dalmatians came from lol

Since I watched Dalmatians 101 movie when I was kid my dream to have dalmation dog, lucky you

What a lovely video! So... I'm from Russia and I own a dalmatian for almost 5 years now. My biggest advice is work on their behavior, it's a very clever and energetic breed. This is a good way to train them physically and mentally. And honestly if you can pick girls, I've never seen a calm male dal. This is exactly what people are talking about when they say you gotta have time and space for them otherwise they'll just destroy your house. Girls are still like on amphetamine especially when they are young. You really have to put A LOT of time and effort in them in first 1.5-2 yrs. They will eventually slow down yeah, but it takes times to mature and all this stuff. You'll definitely notice it. Still a pretty crazy breed tho. Food... At this point I think my dog and most of other dals are hungry always, at any given moment. You've just fed it? It still would desperately try to get one or two bowls of food from you lmao. You gotta eventually learn not to buy their bullshit about how hungry they are. Some of them are allergic to lots of food, like mine... This is annoying, yeah you can't do shit about it in some cases, just live with that. Chances are there will no problems, but still you have to keep this in mind. Their hair/fur or whatever... Don't even try to fight against it. It's just not possible, accept the fact that it is everywhere, in your bed(even if you won't let dog in ur bed), furniture, keyboard, mouse, pc, phone(yep right inside it), sometimes in YOUR food. That's just how it is. And yeah, forget about wearing black clothes... You can use these disposable rollers, they do work fine, but u just can't take all of the hairs out of clothes. Ah I forgot to say one more thing about their energy levels. Don't even try to make them tired. This happened once in almost 6 yrs. We've been to a dog show in a city ~400km away from my town, we've been there for like 7hrs she was playing with other dogs for a lot of time. The amount of attention she got there was insane. Then we rode back, my mom dropped me at the park, we've been there for like a couple hours, and only then we headed home. Yeah this is what made her tired, a whole solid day of riding, playing, running. She was asleep for like 12 hours after this, but I hope I've made it clear, that this breed IS FULL of energy. I gotta say something in conclusion I think. It's a really lovely and nice breed, all this nonsense that they are aggressive and dumb is a so fucking big bullshit. It could be somewhat true for males, still rare cases and it mostly happens when they don't get enough of exercise. You have to put a lot of effort in this dog, but it pays off in the end. Dalmatians are full of love actually and if you are ready to care about your dog and really want this breed then go for it. Attention: you'll hate 101 dalmatian film in some time after owning this dog. I'm not kidding this film is what fucked this breed very very badly. And sorry for my grammar fuck ups I haven't opened a textbook in years. I think its something that people can understand at least, lmao

YUP. Yup.yup. I found a Dalmatian puppy when ideas 12 and I tired to keep him a secret because my dad hated dogs. There was an empty lot behind our house and I would sneak over and I found him. Along with my grandpa we built him a really big house and made it look like junk so people didn't investigate. He had food and water and I used all of my savings to get him to the vet. Eventually my dad found out and told me to get rid of him. I ended up moving into my grandpa's house with my dog and we lived qith him untill he grew old and passed on! Such kind sweet dogs! I could live with out Ann the hair though! Haha

I have a Dalmatian, adopted from a humane society. "Kingston" was found as a stray on the streets, unneutered, ribs showing, not house trained. He is a sweet, sweet, dog, and has through Agility, learned obedience, but he is not the brightest, smartest dog I have ever had. He is on the small end of Dalmatian--only 50 pounds. He does sleep with me at night. Kingston doesn't "play", I don't think he knew how to when I 'rescued' him--he was around 2 years old. He does love his walks, and we go out on a trail practically every day.

Me and my sister watched you before we brought our Baloo home. You were one of the reasons we were well informed. Loved your insight and we really like this video. Just wanted to check in 2 years later and say thank you for making our choice easier. This beautiful dalmatian has become my best friend and my baby, he has completed our household and our lives. We could all live without the white hairs yes hahah but oh well...

My favorite comment: "He does behave very well...generally", and 'He comes when called 90% of the time". those two sentences describe a Dalmatian perfectly for anyone thinking of getting one. Even show dogs (arguably brought up to be 'good') have about this Being Good Score. I'm mom to the the 16th dal we've had over 30 years, and wouldn't have any other breed. I'm so glad you are able to take him to work with you. He's changed your life, and I'm betting for the Better :)

This was a lovely, very informative video. I love the setting you were in and how you showed how happy Finn was running outside. You are both very lucky to have each other. :)

My dal just turned 2. I don't find the shedding all that bad, and he does well when we leave him. We did crate train him as a puppy when we were not home (but kept the periods short, a few hours at the most) and worked hard at controlling the environment, so the destruction was very minimal. However, given the chance he would destroy about anything. He has been out of his crate completely since about 14 or 15 months, and never destroys anything any more, although we do give him plenty to chew on if he wants to. My dal was also super easy to potty train and never messes in the house. He doesn't like kids, they make him nervous. He does not like strangers to approach him either, but he's fine if they let him approach them. And we did socialize him extensively as a puppy. But he is the friendliest dog at the dog park, with both people and dogs! He is a leaner, and leans his 75 pounds on anyone who will pet him. He also walks between people's legs for the same reason, scratches and rubs! He is extremely playful and is always instigating play with us, other dogs, and people. The energy is definitely high, and he gets one major outing every day, along with play in the yard and walks. By major I mean a trip to the dog park, or about 6 hours playing with other dogs in doggie daycare. My husband is retired, so someone is home most of the time. I agree with Adam, if you are gone at work all day or can't commit the time for significant off leash exercise every single day, then don't get a dalmatian. Walking alone will definitely not cut it. But that said, my husband and I agree that our dalmatian is the best, friendliest, funniest, most personable and loyal companion either one of us has ever had.

I urge all the dog owners to make a video with your dog. so helpful :)

as a fan of both channel's this one and .....(6TWO1)..... I can say finn is a big part of your life and could not have found a better dad to be rehomed with he looks so happy and you can see he loves you and you look so much happier in yourself big love to you both

I recently got a Dalmatian, he's 10 weeks. Showing some love, dope channel

I owned a Dalmatian 20 years ago. The breeder I bought my her from wouldn't sell me one of her pups unless I got a crate for her. Also told me to train, train and more training for the first year, and I'll have a great dog. Some advise I got from my vet; A basic obedient class is a must! I took my dog back several times. It made a huge difference in our quality of life. It teaches you to be the pack leader, because if you don't step up to lead, the dog will be more than happy to do it.

I will never give up till my dad say YES to adopt a dalmatian in our house 😊😭

My family has had four dalmatians (the first joined the family before I was born and the last recently died) and are awaiting number five. They are sweet, mischievous, playful, and smart dogs, but I don't know if it's possible to oversell how much attention and exercise they need (or how much they shed!). Two and three were litter mate puppies and they were adorable little devlis who just built on each other's energy. The only thing that would really exhaust them was a full day of hiking (we'd leave them unleashed and if you were on a ridge sometimes you could see them on top of a mountain...from another mountain.) A good dalmatian, like any dog, is all about good ownership and companionship and it sounds like you know what is needed. I hope you and Finn have a long life together.

Just found your channel and love this video. I'm a Dalmatian owner (my third) and proud! Yes, they are very energetic, demanding of your time and leave so much hair everywhere but I could not see myself owning any other breed! The love they give is immense and are a total joy and they do not have a bad bone in their body. I've only had a couple of chewing/destroying incidents as puppies so I've been extremely lucky as well as no toilet mishaps in the house. I agree that Dalmatians are not great around small children due to their size only as the dogs just want to play and will easily knock a child over without meaning to and the hair shedding is a royal pain! Dalmatians love company so my girls have always slept in their own bed beside mine at night but who can resist it when they jump up for a night time and morning cuddle - bliss!

Dalmations are super high energy dogs. I had one when i was a kid. I was kinda afraid of Patches tbh. He wasn't aggressive but he hurt me multiple times because of the playfulness described in this video. He just didnt realize his own size. I rememeber him being super smart though. My grandpa probably taught him 30+ tricks lol

first time hearing a dalmacian talking in british accent

Eating your house IS a Dalmatian thing. They grow out of it mostly in a few years. They can have separation anxiety too. Watch for skin problems. If you feed beef, they can develop skin allergies. I recommend food with salmon as the protein source. I've had Dalmatians since childhood. Also, keep an eye out for bladder stones and kidney infections. You are absolutely right about the importance of exercise and attention with this breed. Sounds like you two are doing well so far. Don't forget, when around kids they do not like ears and tails pulled on.

Finn seems like a great candidate for an extra caller with is not as bad as some make it out to be, knowing from experience having used one on not 1 but 2 dogs, it just gives enough of a shock to tell him to behave and it feels like when your limb goes numb or when it goes to sleep.

I dont wanna see you, I wanna see the dalmatian

Once a dalmatian always a dalmatian :)

Thank you so much for this. We've been thinking of getting a Dalmatian for a while. Still undecided however this video has helped us a lot! Finn is beautiful

The video should be titled: Dude talks about dalmations for 8 minutes, 40 seconds. Then we actually get to see the dalmation for 6 seconds

Great insight, thanks for making this. Just wanted to pop in and say on the destructive behaviour, he's young and he's with you pretty much all the time. He's absolutely going to have anxiety when you leave him, the old "let the dog get over it" doesn't work. You can absolutely make progress on this, it just takes time and dedicated positive reinforcement. You need to start by leaving him for as little as 2 minutes and building up once he's comfortable. Crate training can help, but you could litterally step outside the front door and do it that way. Good luck, he's a braw wee dug. We're looking into the breed as a potential companion for our husky so this was really helpful 😊

love the video. we are on our 4th dalmatian. the most wonderful needy breed in the world. we also take ours to work. her name is chloe and since 7 weeks old she has gone to work with us every day and she now is 10 yr. old...again tx for posting.

I was.... Somewhat catfished into getting a Dalmatian. He was about a year old when I first got him and.... It has been very hard. He constantly wants to play fight which is dangerous when the kids go outside. Actually it's hard to even go outside to throw out the trash without getting scratched or nibbled on. He jumps on everybody all the time and it's hard to not get your clothes dirty/damaged. Also yes he destroys EVERYTHING and has dug very deep holes, dug up lines/cables, and turned over trash/recycling bin. You need space, need to be VERY active and not care that all you things get destroyed. They are incredibly smart, beautiful dogs who are also quite protective of the home but... Yea... Just keep these things in mind.

I have a lot of respect for responsible dog owners like yourself.

It has been years since my Dalmatian passed away and I miss him every single day. He belonged to my late grandparents. I took him after they passed. As a younger dog, he would dash out the back door and run laps around the yard. There was a race track where he ran. He was a great judge of people. If he didn't like someone, there was a good reason. I'm glad I took him on in his later years. He didn't require as much activity. He adjusted well to apartment life and never destroyed anything. We still had to take long walks almost to his last days. Dalmatians were bred as carriage dogs and ran 30 to 40 miles a day. They need the activity. Enjoy Finn, Adam.

When I get a Dalmatian, a boy would be named domino and a girl would be named dominette

Hi! I have a question.. Me and my family are very active so I think a dalmatian would be a perfect fit for us but I have 2 rabbits... do you think a dalmatian would be ok with small animals?

I had a female rescue she was the best dog I ever had by far, she never messed in the house not once did not have to train, when I got her they told me she is a house dog and doesn't like to be left alone in the back yard, she will drive your neighbors crazy, well I wouldn't know she stayed in the house, very protective over my kids, didn't jump on my kids.I don't think every dal is the same,they are awesome have there own personality,they act stranger than other dogs.it has been 7 years since she got sick and I had to take her in to end her pain.i will always remember my dal Sophie RIP. Anyway great video, I agree if you are gonna get a dog it's a responsibility,in the long run the dog is worth it.

I put my 13 year old Dalmatian to sleep today. Heartbroken 💔 Dalmatians really are the most loving and charismatic dogs and they are also really hard work, but so worth it!

Thank you for this video! It was nice to hear from a Dalmatian owner! Looking into the breed for a future service dog so it's nice to hear straight from owners. About the chewing, I'm not sure if you have the brand over there or heard of the brand but I swear on the Kong toys, also Nylabone Dura Chews are GREAT, Antlers are awesome too cuz they don't splinter and they can consume them. Having a Rottweiler I quickly learned some good brands that she wouldn't destroy as fast. So glad he has such a great hope! Thanks again for sharing this video

I want to get one! I’ve literally never seen a Dalmatian anywhere! I live in America and I never see them! One time I saw someone walking one, one time!

Hi I have 2 questions first of all do u recommend puppy trainers and how long did it take before he could leave his parents?

Hey! Have you got any tips on housebreaking? My dalmatian is 7 months now and still has daily accidents inside the house. :/

Really enjoying theses vlogs. Keep up the great work

Your dog is adorable! I've had Dalmatians my whole life and they are very playful and excitable, the most affectionate and loyal dogs too, but also very clingy. They're like eternal puppies, they'll always act like a baby, even when they grow old. Though they do need a lot of attention and hate being left alone, it's totally worth it because they'll just love you so much and make sure you know it (I'm in bed right now with my full grown Dalmation asleep right on my lap, like the big child she is).

Everything you have said is EXACTLY like my Dalmatian

Oh thanks! :) Have a Dalmatian mix breed and this sounds a lot like him. Helps a lot to understand him more, hug!

Just got a 14 week old Dalmatian. I work from home so it works well. He slept well next to my bed in his cage last night. What I don't know what to do is how to train him not to bite during playtime. I try to give him a chew toy and distract, sometimes works, sometimes not. How long before he grows out of that kind of play.

He's a beautiful dog. He reminds me a lot of my boy Foolish. He was the best dog. Enjoy!

Just curious, how did u deal with puppy biting, i recently got a 2 month old dalmatian that bites legs and arms

Picking up my puppy tomorrow, this video helped a lot, thank you!

Lovely dog 🐶👍🏼

After the first 2.5 years, a Dalmatian transforms into a normal dog. Before then, be prepared.

How did you teach your dog to come when called and also how did you house train him??

Our Dalmatian is now 13 years old, her back legs weakened last year but she has such strength of character and has pushed herself and is still with us a year later but now instead of the long walks she enjoyed with her friends she now only manages 2 short walks a day but every day is a bonus for us. She is on medication and tumeric and sees her vet regularly for checkups, he says she isn’t in any pain, still has a wonderful happy disposition so everything is OK for the time being. She does tumble occasionally but gets up wagging her tail knowing she will get an extra cuddle. Dalmatians are the most wonderful of dogs, lots of fun, very playful, very loyal, great with children but very strong and very determined, the owner has to show they are the pack leader. Purdie is always alert and will alert me to the slightest sound outdoors (we live in the countryside) her only downfall has been she is a bit of a bully with larger dogs as she considers herself top dog of the village but she's wonderful with smaller dogs, she adores Jack Russell’s.

Hiya, thinking of getting a Dalmatian soon, did you find you had any troubles in terms of teaching recall at all? We live right next to Colchester Country park too!

My fam has adopted three Dalmatians and the youngest Blue was JUST like this. huge trouble maker as a puppy but he wasn't good with kids or dogs rip. He has separation anxiety so we don't ever leave him alone. he was very big as a puppy even so he's even bigger now, so the size and playfulness resulted in like 3 broken windows, our entire fence (we put up giant oak doors as our fence and he still managed to knock them down once I think.) and the poor bab broke a tooth biting a chunk out of our toilet. He grew out of that eventually though, he's still pretty playful but nowadays he just wants cuddles and he's always been the sweetest bby tbh. I love ur dog sm he's such a sweetheart.

Hi I was wondering where you got Finn and where do you find the breeder because I can’t ring anyone right now. It would be greatly appreciated if you could reply.

Hmm. This has been very interesting indeed. I'm thinking a long the lines of this. What other dogs did you consider ?

Keep up the good work Adam 👍👍

I have a Dalmatian that sleeps in the bed with me too and other dal owners do the same- they get really bad separation anxiety when left alone if not left in a big house. If you want to own a Dalmatian and aren’t comfortable with sleeping in the bed with you don’t get one! They love sleeping and they’re very mischievous

I want to buy a dalmatian in future but I think it would be big problem when he would be destroying my things when I'll leave him. How do you do that when you leave him? Do you put him in some room where isn't so much to destroy or anther thing? Thank you for your answer and sorry for my english.. :D

getting a pup in 2 weeks =. everything you have said basically describes what ive read about them. have you tried crate training? if so, howd it go?

Beautiful dog Dalmatians are the best! XX ❤️❤️

hey Adam, great vid & i gained a lot of info from it.. .question= i'm about to buy the Mrs a Dalmatian as part of her Christmas, but i have two options, 3 month puppy(anywhere) or a 6 month (who's owner is now in ill health). id like to know whether the 6 month is still young enough to train etc.. we have plenty of room (a house in countryside) and are both very active people. thanks

I have 2 dallies (used to be 3 :(. ) and I know the struggles. They are totally worth it tho. We have twins and had to get 2 bc the girl is deaf so her brother is her guard

Just adopted a 4 month old male Dalmatian. Love the breed but was wondering if anyone has had issues with getting the younger ones to sleep through the night. I take him out at midnight and he does both "businesses" but like clockwork he's up at 4am. He sleeps in my room, right beside my bed in his own little bed with the area blocked off from the rest of the house with a baby gate. If it's normal I'd just like to know....I've had several different breeds over the years and I've never encountered this! Thanks to all.

Are they expensive? Like the puppy price and their monthly expenses and all?

Awww Iove your dog

I just rehomed a 10 year old Dalmatian. The first night she slept fine, actually slept 10 hours straight, but now she's been up every few hours all night. I've barely slept. I could blame my bunny, who seems to enjoy egging her on by running around like he usually does, but if you have any suggestions that would be helpful. I'm guessing its just a matter of more exercise or homesickness.

Any nurses or anyone know nurses who have a dalmatian what's it like with the schedule

Dalmations are high maintenance dogs for sure. But worth it.

They were bred to run alongside carriages all day so be prepared to exercise them constantly! I ride by bike with my dog for around an hour every day (when there's no snow), and she's never gotten tired. I also take her to the dog park or for another 45 minute-1 hour walk/run every day, and again, she's just as energetic at the end as she was at the start :P It helps to have a room where your dog can stay when you're out, with no destroyable objects.

Hey Adam Jay! I just stumbled across your video and channel. I can totally relate- as I have two of them! One is about 10 years old and the other isn't even 4 yet. And we are planning on getting a third this year. The older one was my spouse's whereas the younger one was my first puppy EVER that I raised on my own. The screaming in the morning when she was a puppy and separation anxiety is exactly what I experienced as well. I am fortunate enough to not work, so I exercise them (mainly the younger one) for at least 10 miles a day. Like you said, the breed is not for everyone, but once you become attached, they are amazing dogs. I take them everywhere I go (and if it is permitted). The puppy ate an entire base of a dresser, carpet where it met the wood floors, tons of couch cushions etc. But I am so happy with them, which is why we are possibly getting a third. I have a couple vids of them on my page/channel as well. Cheers, mate!!

I have one. I've heard they have to have special food. What do you feed him and does he have any health problems?

Proud mom of 2 Dalmatians. Aura my female (5 years old) and Mack my male (1.5 years old) . I had lots of time to train Aura because of work schedule and she comes from reputable breeders and championship bloodline; she is fairly well behaved, not destructive, she’s not a fan of other dogs/people because she is intensely protective over me. Mack is happy go lucky but again not a fan of other dogs/people because of protection reasons (more friendly than Aura), he also is very destructive if left alone even for 10 minutes; that may be my fault though because when I got him I was juggling school and work so I didn’t have much time for him, my parents did though, who helped me raise him. Mack didn’t come from a reputable breeder like Aura so genetics may come into play. Overall though they are very sweet dogs to their owner, they MUST be part of all family activities otherwise they become depressed (mine at least). My 2 dals love chasing a laser, which makes it easy to get their energy out. Overall though, if you want to get a dal, make sure the personality fits and life style, if the life style doesn’t fit make sure you have an alternative that is sufficient for the dog, like a laser beam if living in an apartment. Still the best dog in the world if properly trained and associated with other dogs. They are so loving and sweet to their owners; Dals crave attention and love, if you give them that they are happy.

My dalmatian/pit mix is about 4 months old, hes the sweetest boy ever. He's always wagging his tail, to the point where his entire butt shakes!! He's always looking for kisses and love, he's always full of energy, when he goes outside he sprints in circles for about 5 minutes straight. He's extremely hard headed and stubborn but he is my best friend who follows me everywhere, although he has chewed apart many of my things. Enjoy your Dalmatian!! i know i'm enjoying my dog Ranger

where did you buy him, currently looking to buy but unsure where is safest

im planning on getting one and the only problem s hel be alone for like 4 hours of the day but right after and before that were all free to give him walks so i just want to know if hel be ok during those hours

Aww! Finn is SO cute ❤️! (Sorry if I spelled his name wrong) I was wondering if I could let my dalmation (which I am soon to get) roam around outside for an hour or two in a fenced backyard and then bring him back inside to play with his toys until my kids get home (their school day is around 7 hours) I work at home so I was just wondering that.

I hope in the near future I’ll have a Dalmatian🤞🏼 I’ll update you in a few years cause I’ll have to wait till I move out :) 😂

i have a damlmatian...he is nearly 90days old...i coudnt spend much time with him... im starting to train him now..is he too old to train?

My answer is no ..no..N oooooo... Not anymore. My obsession with Dalmatian ends here. My baby boy simba 🐱 (Persian cat )thanks you so much for making this video. He will continue to enjoy my undivided attention forever. 😂 😂 😂

Excellent video. I understand you very much, I have Dalmatian all my life.

Life with pets makes it more exciting!

Hi love the video ! I've a Dalmatian, I like you, got a my dog that needed re homed ! This is also my first dog .. I wondered how long you had your dog before you let him off the lead ? I've my dog 'Dice' kept his original name ... for just over a week now ! Would love to let him off, but afraid he might not come back ! And advice / help would be great , but have got to say he is well trained and I can relate to a lot of what you say in your videos ... cheers and thanks in-advance !

I'm thinking of getting a dalmation as my first dog. I'm 20 years old living with my dad who has experience with German shepherds. Our house has about half an acre going around the whole house, plenty of playing space But is it enough? I really enjoy hiking and going out in the bush. Could I let a dalmation off leash and let it explore the forest with me? Iv always wanted a dalmation, iv done a a lot of research on them but I want your opinion. I'll be going to school and working part time. I want a strong bond with a dog, I'm kind of lonely so I think a dog would make me a lot happier Let me know what you think, thanks

Had a damnation pup for like 5 months until parvo took him. Still remember how my children screamed seeing him for the first time. Just died on us, we all mourned. How a small dog could left so much to be cherished in just a short time is amazing

Finn a handsome dog! I had a Dalmatian as my childhood dog. He was amazing. had him for 12 years & he died from Cancer. My boy Sebastian was a gem.

I'm a native of Brooklyn NY, I also got a dalmatian when he was young 6 months old from a friend in New Jersey. But I live in an apartment, luckily I got a balcony and rooftop access where my Lucky does his do. But Yes 🤣 hair everywhere 🚨

we've got a dalmatian called Otto, we are in Norwich :-) We go on organised dalmatian walks with about 20 others! Does yours smile? You've right about the hairs!

My dalmatian had the exactly same traits as you mentioned in your video. The best thing about them is that they are very tolerant and well tempered. I was a kid when we had him and despite irritating him all the time, never got a bite not even a growl. They need a lot of attention more than any dog i have seen but are very difficult to train as this breed lacks focus and are too playful. But have inborn excellent toilet manners and are very clean.

This video takes place in a horror movie

what if i don't want him inside the house? Can he handle that if he's taught as a puppy?

I used to raise Dals. They are great fun. Have you gotten any Dalmatian hair splinters yet? They will grow out of some of their destructive behaviors. You are blessed to have one.

Everything is very accurate. On my third. My probably last one Jack is trying to knock the phone out of my hand as I type this!

i have Dalmation for the second time and hes my best friend and when i have to leave him at home i put on AnimalPlanet and he likes opera.He is a shelter dog and mustnt forget that Dalmations smile and have to explain that to people, because he shows his front teeth.

My wife wants a dalmation. I am in a condo that isn't small but also isn't huge. If i were to get a dalmation it would make me run in the morning and the afternoon. I grew up with Siamese and they were the definition of dalmation...always active. I work in the Navy and my wife is a teacher so during the day the dog would be home alone....what do you think?

Does he have any skin problems, like allergies? I've heard they have to have special food. What do you feed him and does he have any health problems?

My family has had Dalmatians for a few generations now. They have energy and want to play lots, plus are the biggest sweethearts. They are great with kids. My current Dally, doesn't chew things, but will steal a shoe to cuddle with when he misses one of us or isn't getting the attention that he wants. There is hair everywhere and it shows up on everything, the black hairs on lighter clothes and the white hairs on dark and bold colors. The biggest thing about Dalmatians that people need to think about when looking at Dallys other than their energy is their independence. They, as coach dogs, didn't have someone to tell them what to do every moment of performing their job. They were left to their own devices when protecting the horses and coaches and made their own choices about who/what meant trouble. When owning a Dalmatian you need to quickly take dominance and understand that they may not get along with other pets because they know they are in charge. My uncle's most recent Dalmatian was a dog that he took in after a woman contacted him asking for help because her dog was fighting with her cat constantly. I hope this helped with the choice of to get a Dalmatian.

Is it easy training them??

I have a dalmatian. Got her as a puppy. She is two years old now as of last month. I think it all depends on your dedication and patience. I got a female knowing they dont get as huge as the males and since I live in an apartment that was a semi-important factor. but not really. And she is fine in the apartment. She does have lots of energy naturally but she is probably the most laziest dalmatians haha. I live right next to a park so its not a problem for excerisize, but when other dogs show up at the park the other person will their ball or something and mine likes to chase the other dog, if the dog goes too far away she will stop and lay down until the dog comes back, she doesnt like running the full distance. If there is something in the far distance she wants to see, she will wait till it comes closer coz she doesnt like running super far away haha. And once I told her to lay down when inside and she goes all the way to my bedroom to lay on the bed rather than her dog bed or the floor (she is such a comfort snob!) And she gets so excited for bed (She gets overly excited for everything), but she especially loves going to sleep when I do.lol. All her energy shows when company are over coz she is so excited to see other people, or out and about. Otherwise she is very chilled out when at home. And there are only certain type of items she chews up anymore, unfortunetly my bras are her favorite. As she has aged many of her chewing problems have left unless its a few items (like my bra's). And she is the most kind spirited creature. She is also TERRIFIED by everything since the day I got her haha. She has gotten better, but still very timid about strange or new things. First day I got her she bolted inside terrified coz someone was walking on the sidewalk across the parking lot AND across the road. and also after a year the neighbor had a white recycling box that randomly showed up and then a bike two days later...she wouldnt pee outside for 2 weeks coz of it(even after it was gone!). she would pee right before the door, it was soo annoying haha. She's a character for sure, such a goofball. I love her tho!

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