Dalmatian
Consider this breed if you are an active person who can provide plenty of training, socialization, and opportunities for hearty exercise.
Dalmatian Characteristics
Affectionate with family
Cold tolerance
Compatible with kids
Ease at being home alone
Easy to groom
Energy level
Friendly toward strangers
Good for novice owners
Intelligence
Mouthiness
Playfulness
Potential for weight gain
Tendency to bark or howl
Wanderlust
Vital Stats
Height:
19 to 24 inches at shoulder
Weight:
48 to 55 pounds
Coat:
short and satiny
Life span:
13 to 16 years
Breed Group:
Companion dogs
Summary
Best known as the star of Disney's 101 Dalmatians, this sleek and athletic breed has a history that goes back several hundred years. He started out as a coach dog but has also served in many other capacities, including hunter, firehouse dog, and circus performer. As charming in life as in film, he goes from gallant to goofy to gallant again in the blink of an eye, and loves to be a part of everything his family does.
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