About Dalmatians

About Dals

Fun-loving, intelligent, and athletic, Dalmatians are wonderful companions for active people who delight in sharing their lives with their dogs. Your Dal will want to explore the world with you, snuggle up on your sofa with you, and will usually prefer a place in your bed to a pillow on the floor.

Known for their eye-catching spots, which can be black or brown, Dalmatians have few serious health problems, and are relatively easy to care for. A daily brushing and weekly nail trim is generally enough to keep your Dal looking his best. Weighing between 35 and 75 pounds and built for endurance, Dals love running at full speed. Owners need to provide a safe place (fenced-in back yard or dogpark) for this activity.

Dalmatians are believed to have originated in Dalmatia, which is today a province of Croatia. To learn more about Dalmatians, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalmatian.

Lila went to her new home in April 2005.

Left:
Lila came to us with an embedded collar, which needed to be surgically removed. She is gentle and sweet, and adores children. Lila loves lounging on the chaise longue in her new home.

Right:
"Dumped" in the country by his previous owners, Gunner spent five months in foster care before finding the perfect family to love and the perfect place to snooze.

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Gunner went to his new home in February 2005.