  Dalmatian
Adult Dalmatian
(liver-colored)
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| group: non-sporting |
height: 19-24"/
48.3-61 cm |
| types: |
weight: 50-55
lbs /
22.67-24.9 kg |
| colors: |
white
with liver or black spots, tricolor |
| physical traits: |
muscular |
| hair type: |
short, dense, smooth,
glossy, close |
personality/
temperament: |
devoted to family, friendly,
even-tempered, alert, outgoing, strong, standoffish with
strangers. some can be shy |
maintenance/
special needs:
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sheds- brush daily, easy
to bathe and groom, clean and odorless, exercise, can be
aggressive with other male dogs, susceptible to urinary problems |
| nickname: |
Dalmatinac |
| origination: |
Croatia |
| bred for: |
coach/carriage dog, pack
hunting, retriever, bird dog, herd sheep, catch vermin |
| identifying traits: |
white with liver or black
spots, firehouse dog |
| ideal for: |
family, companionship,
country or city life, warm climate |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
| of special interest: |
born white, spots develop
after birth |
| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ankc, nzkc-(nonsporting dog group), fci-(scenthound related
dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), saku, uk-(utility
dog group) ckc |
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