Taking its name from Dalmatia, frescos of this breed can be seen in churches in this region of Croatia dating back to the early 1600s. They became popular carriage dogs, running alongside to protect the people and contents inside, and to guard the horses at night.
FACT SHEET
Horsey people and joggers.
Those who like to wear black. Dalmatian hair might be short but it seems to get everywhere - usually just before you're leaving for work. Like Cruella de Vil, you'll be wearing Dalmatian every season!
Dali, Carriage Dog
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Croatia
Medium-Large
Big, but will still fit in a small car.
High (Two hours or more)
Without sufficient mental and physical exercise will probably do the wall of death around the living room!
Smooth
Dogs that you mainly just need to polish! But be warned - short haired dogs moult all the time!
Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!
13 years
Maybe
Tailwise is consistently rated as Excellent
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