• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Dalmatians: This large breed of dog is strong and muscular with a smooth white coat dotted with characteristic black or brown spots.
  • Temperament: Loving, happy and friendly
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Dalmatians range from 40 - 60 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 22 - 24 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Dalmatians and Nicknames: Often mis-spelt as Dalmations. This famous breed was immortalised in the Walt Disney movie - 101 Dalmatians.
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Dalmatians: The coat is is normally short, fine, dense and close and comes in colors consisting of pure white with black or brown spots
• Fact 7 - Life of Dalmatians: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Dalmatians is the Non-Sporting dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Dalmatians as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Dalmatians suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Dalmatians are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Skin allergies
  • - Deafness
• Fact 12 - Dalmatians were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Coach Dog
  • - Hunting dog
• Fact 13 - Breeding Dalmatians for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Dalmatians

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