Dog Health Questions: Is a dalmation a good dog to get?

Id like to get a dalmation, but do they have any bad traits? What about the good ones? Any dog training tips?

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Dalmations are cute, but I prefer Old English Sheepdogs, They don't shed, great with kids and older people, very affectionate and just all around cute. They do require some work with brushing but we keep ours at a pretty short buzz cut. They love playing out in the snow and colder weather. The only problem is that they like to herd you into cupboards and rub against you. But I love my Cooper. Goto OES.org and find the person closest to you. They are about the same size as a Dalmation

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• My coworker has one. She says that it is not very smart but is great with her 2 yr old son.


• Dalmations are very smart but also very large perhaps larger than most people think. Mine are about 80 pounds each. I have been told they are small for full grown. Make sure you have a lot of room for this type of dog. Also they like to have their own sleep space. If slobber is a problem don't get a dal. They do slobber a lot.


• Dalmations can be great pets, but can be aggressive.....and are prone to allergies!! Research your breeder carefully! :D


• If you want a dog who...
  -Is medium to large and built like a sleek athlete
  -Has a short easy-to-brush coat
  -Thrives on vigorous exercise and interactive family activities
  -Is usually polite with everyone
  a dalmatian may be right for you
  
  If you don't want to deal with...
  - An extra careful search to avoid all the neurotic Dalmatians
  - Vigorous exercise requirements
  - Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young or not exercised enough
  - "Separation anxiety" (destructiveness and barking) when left alone too much
  - Aggression or fearfulness in some lines, or when not socialized enough
  - Strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge
  - Constant heavy shedding
  - Serious health problems
  
  a dalmatian may not be right for youMy major concerns would be:Unstable temperaments. Because of the movie "101 Dalmatians," Dalmatians became a fad breed in the 1990s. Unknowledgeable people tried to cash in on the breed's popularity by breeding every Dalmatian they could get their hands on, including individuals with bad temperaments. The result is LOTS of Dalmatians with neurotic temperaments, including biting, wild hyperactivity, and extreme stubbornness.
  (without careful searching for the right breeder, assume that a dalmatian you get will be BAD with kids)


• Kinda skinny for eating....


• Dalmations, from what I have heard from people who have owned them, are stupid, rowdy, unpredictable but, like all dogs can be, are lovable.


• Dals are/can be quite high-strung, and nervous. VERY good guards tho.


• If you get a Dalmatian from a reputable breeder, (go to some local dog shows and meet some) you will find more information that you should acquire before you get any breed dog.
  Dalmatians can have bad traits and good ones. A good breeder will be more than willing to help you with all your questions and also, help you get the Dalmatian you are looking for. Even let you know if a Dalmatian is for you, and if not, what type of dog would be good for you. Training depends on the person. First the person needs to be educated, then the dog can be trained in a way that is fun, instead of frustrating. Enjoy the shows. If you love dogs, you'll probably love shows, and you will get great information there as well.


• Being an ex- fire fighter/medic, I'm pretty partial to ol sparky but Dalmatians get hip problems a touch faster that most large dogs and they get a couple of different virus infections that other dog can but usually don't get. they are great family dogs and fairly easy to train


• They can be a little hyper. My family had one, he was deaf, he was a great dog! He was the best dog ever! He sadly died of kidney failure. We loved him and he was good with kids!


• yes they are very good and smart pets - take puppy to training school however they are known to to have eye problems


• A dalmation is a very good pet.I think any dog would make a great pet.You should get a puppy so you can start training it in its young age.Try going to PetsMart.They have a dog training thing there.I've herd that it really helps.


• bad traits are many.. they were bred to bark under the fire trucks so they do bark
  they are a non sporting breed and dont excel in much but being a couch patatoe
  and if i am correct, they do have health problems.. like hip displasea