Dalmatian Dogs | Dog Breeds

Dorosły dalmatyńczyk z bardzo typowym wzorem plamek

Piękny, młody, dorosły dalmatyńczyk stojący wysoko

Uroczy mały szczeniak dalmatyńczyka, siedzący wyGodnie

Dorosły dalmatyńczyk o pięknej, gęstej, cętkowanej sierści

Charakterystyczne puchate uszy i nakrapiana twarz śliczneGo młodeGo szczeniaka dalmatyńczyka

Urocza, miękka biała sierść dalmatyńczyka i czarne uszy

Piękny, mały szczeniak dalmatyńczyka, który odpoczywa

Zbliżenie niesamowitych, dużych oczu dalmatyńczyka

Zbliżenie na cudowną, miękką, nakrapianą sierść dalmatyńczyka

Zbliżenie unikalneGo wzoru plamek u dorosłeGo dalmatyńczyka

Zdrowy, dorosły dalmatyńczyk korzystający z ruchu na świeżym powietrzu

Zdrowy, dorosły dalmatyńczyk prezentujący swoje niesamowite, muskularne ciało

Zdrowy, dorosły dalmatyńczyk pokazuje swoje wspaniałe brązowe plamy

Młody dalmatyńczyk czekający na polecenie od właściciela

Posłuszny dalmatyńczyk siedzi grzecznie i czeka na polecenie

Historia i wygląd

The distinctive coat pattern of the Dalmatian can be traced back to ancient times, but it's exact origin is unknown. It was breed with many roles over the years including ratter, retriever, sheep dog and also used in Circuses. In the mid 1800's, the Dalmatian found it's calling; a Coach dog. The breed was well suited to trotting alongside horse drawn carriages, to protect the horses and add a touch of class. Their ability to run for miles without tiring was impressive, but with the introduction of the motor car the job became obsolete. Popularity of the breed dropped, but picked up again in the late 1900's.

Zachowanie i hodowla

Dalmatians are large dogs and very active. They are bouncy, fun and can run and play forever. They need a lot of exercise and you will be hard pushed to tire them out. They make an ideal jogging/running partner. WIthout a decent amount of exercise, they will become bored. This will lead to a highly strung and possibly destructive dog. They are intelligent and early training is absolutely vital with Dalmatians; they will take advantage of a weak owner and need to know who is boss. They are family friendly and fit in well, provided they receive sufficient exercise. Due to their size, they can knock over a small child with one wag of their happy tail. They are protective of their family and can be aggressive towards strange dogs; socialisation from a young age and lots of people visiting the house early on, should prevent this. They are very good with horses and make good riding companions. The Dalmatian has a smooth coat, but does shed a fair amount of fur. Brushing once or twice a week is recommended. It is generally a healthy breed, but they can suffer from deafness.

Temperament

Dalmatians have a playful and energetic temperament. They love tonnes of exercise and play time so only consider getting one if you have the time/lifestyle that allows this sort of exercise.

Some individuals will greet strangers enthusiastically whilst others will take a more reserved approach. Dalmatians should be fine with other household pets; especially if they are introduced in early puppyhood and because of their history Dalmatians tend to get on great with horses.

Problemy ze zdrowiem

Health problems that may affect Dalmatians include deafness (puppies should be tested for Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response by breeders), allergies, urinary stones and epilepsy.