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Will a Dalmatian be the best pet dog for you? The pros and cons

Learn why a Dalmatian will or will not be the best pet dog for you

No matter what you’ve heard, Dalmatians make great pets. They are strong, energetic, intelligent and noble dogs. They mature slowly and are somewhat strong-willed, so correct training is a must. Training them requires a lot of patience, but both you and your Dalmatian pet will be better for it. Like all breeds, they have certain needs and limitations. With the right start, they can become a much-loved pet that will make any family proud.

Advantage:

Dalmatians are very intelligent. Historically, they were trained as hunters, herders, carriage dogs, firefighter mascots, and even circus dogs.

Their short coats make them fairly easy to care for, as a daily brushing and bathing 3 or 4 times a year will be enough to keep them looking and smelling great without shedding much.

Dalmatians are energetic and love to play. Make sure they have plenty of toys to play with so they don’t get bored when you’re not around.

They love a challenge and do well in competitions such as obedience contests and obstacle courses. Memories of him are long and precise.

This breed loves their families and wants to be with them as much as possible.

Crate training your Dalmatian pet is a good idea as it gives them a safe place to go. It will reassure you, when you have to leave them behind, knowing that your pet is not getting into trouble.

Dalmatians generally get along well with other family pets. They especially love horses, as evidenced by many images of them riding horse-drawn carts of all kinds.

Most of the time, your Dalmatian pet will be courteous and well-mannered, but he may have occasional lapses.

If you like to run, jog or walk, your Dalmatian pet will be happy to accompany you.

Dalmatians are handsome dogs. Their black or liver-stained white coats will make them stand out from the rest of the canines.

Cons:

This breed sheds year-round even though its coat is short and sleek. They must be brushed frequently.

If you leave your Dalmatian pet alone to entertain himself, he can get into mischief, like digging holes, for example. Try not to leave your pet alone if you can help it. It may be a good idea to keep it in a box when you have to leave it at home.

Dalmatians take longer than other breeds to reach full maturity. They are often not truly adults until they are four or five years old.

If it’s cold outside, your Dalmatian pet won’t be happy. They have short fur, so cold weather can be really uncomfortable for them.

They need many activities. Toys, balls, and chew toys are good options to keep your pet busy.

Dalmatians have been wrongly accused of not being intelligent. This is not true as they are actually an intelligent race. Because of this, they need patience, consistency, willpower, and unwavering leadership. They want to do the right thing to please their families, so family members must take the lead.

Your Dalmatian pet will need regular visits to the vet as he can develop diseases and disorders such as skin allergies, hip problems, bladder stones and arthritis.

Deafness is a real problem with Dalmatians. It is estimated that up to 12% of all of them are born deaf. Many of them are deaf in one ear, which they can learn to compensate for, but totally deaf ones should not be selected as pets.

Because the Dalmatian is such a beautiful dog and because they have been popularized in movies like 101 Dalmatians, Some families have decided to purchase Dalmatians without understanding the unique needs of this breed. It is not a good idea to buy puppies from a pet store as they will likely come from a “puppy mill” and will not have the proper background to be easily trained. Sometimes you can find an adult dog that has already been trained. This will save you a lot of time and potential headaches.

Many times a family will stop training their pet and abandon it or send it to the kennel. Some of these can be trainable if you have a lot of patience. If you don’t have the time and patience to devote to a Dalmatian, it’s probably a good idea to pick a different breed of dog.

If you select a Dalmatian from a reputable kennel and train them properly, you will find that they are intelligent, obedient, and loving. It is important to remember that it is not only the pet that needs to be properly trained, but also the pet’s owners. When owners are fully aware of how to train their pets, families and their Dalmatian pets will be the perfect match.

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