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Dalmatian

Origin: Croatia

Close-up of a cute Dalmatian puppy lying down indoors, capturing its spotted face and relaxed expression.
Photo: Jozef Fehér / Pexels

The Dalmatian is an athletic, enduring dog, striking but very exercise-hungry. Two health points define it: congenital deafness to test early, and a predisposition to urinary stones requiring a suitable diet and hydration.

Very energetic, enduring, it needs a lot of exercise. An athlete that bores quickly.

Heat (Morocco)

Watch the heat

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Availability

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Know this first

Congenital deafness (test early) and a predisposition to urate stones tied to a particular metabolism: suitable diet and hydration. It needs daily exercise.

For you if

  • A sporty, enduring owner
  • Anyone who manages the specific diet (urate)

Think twice if

  • A sedentary home
  • Anyone who cannot ensure daily exercise

Care essentials

  • Plenty of daily exercise
  • Early hearing test
  • Anti-stone diet and hydration
  • Sustained socialization

Is a Dalmatian right for you?

Temperament is not everything: your space, your time, and the climate matter as much. Let us see if your life fits.

Test the fit5 min

Common questions

Are all Dalmatians deaf?

No, but congenital deafness is more common than in other breeds. An early hearing test lets you adapt training.

Congenital deafness and hyperuricemia: veterinary literature (digest).

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