Comments on: How much daily exercise does a Dalmatian generally need?

By: lpaige2004

lpaige2004 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:51:55 +0000

You need to give your Dalmation alot of excercise, I know from expirence b/c my dog got put to sleep b/c he was overweight and had a liver prob, and heart prob, if you don’t let them have enough excercize then he or she will have a heart prob. plz email me if u have any questions I kno exactly what to do w/ a Dalmation. (lpaige2004@yahoo.com)

By: Dog_trainer

Dog_trainer — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:09:19 +0000

A LOT! Figure two thirty minute runs a day, not just a casual walk around the block.

Some Dals are very sweet, but this is a breed that can be a nightmare for the inexperienced. They can be aggressive and very hard-headed. Often when you’re adopting a dog, you’re adopting the problems that made the people give it away in the first place. They also shed a lot - little white hairs everywhere! If you like this style of dog, I’d suggest getting a Vizsla instead.

Buy and read “What All Good Dogs Should Know” by Jack Volhard. And “Good Owners, Great Dogs” by Brian Kilcommins. And “Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method” by Volhard. You can get them on Amazon.com. Watch Cesar Millan - The Dog Whisperer if you get the National Geographic Channel. He’s the best trainer I’ve ever seen on tv. He’s also got a book out - “Cesar’s Way”.

By: CommonSense

CommonSense — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:01:48 +0000

From my understanding a dog needs at least one hour of exercise and needs to get out of the house. No, not in your back yard. The dog needs to be outside for a walk. Just split the time to :30 morning and :30 evening. I am sure you can go to web specifically fo dalmatians. good luck

By: me

me — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:36:47 +0000

Dalmatians need (twice)daily walks. If you are getting a pure breed. Keep in mine that they are very very difficult (almost impossible)to train. Also very hyper and easily distracted. They need good food avoid the cheaper stuff.

That being said. I would not give mine up for anything! He is super loyal and lovable.?

By: chetco

chetco — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:11:51 +0000

Be sure to check hearing and eyesight, as these are common problems in the breed, and often the reason for one going to a shelter.
A Dalmation will need three long walks per day, if there is no suitable yard.
They are heavy shedders, and require a premium kibble (no corn, soy, wheat, beet pulp) to help with the shedding.. (White hair EVERYWHERE)
You will need a hounds glove..as it really helps with removing dead hair, and the dog thinks you are just petting it.

By: princesswillows

princesswillows — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:46:56 +0000

lots they can be pretty hyper sometimes.

By: Danica O

Danica O — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:29:17 +0000

2 hours it be enough….1 at morning and 1 at evening..
I don t know what you know about Dalmatian dogs….My friend have one….He was OK….