Facts about the Dalmatian

Did you know that a purebred Dalmatian can be the so-called “lemon color”? Although the spots are red, and the rim of the eyes is black. The breeders in the FCI system are trying very hard to get rid of this gene, and we personally really like it. There is even a kennel in Germany – Exotic Spots, specializing in red and long-haired Dalmatians.

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Dalmatians are born white, sometimes even with pink noses, and the spots appear later and last a lifetime!

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Immediately, the spots on Dalmatians are smaller than a pea, and the standard size is 2-3 cm.

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Spots that appear after a year remain only on the skin, so a wet dog may look more spotty!

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Dalmatians are popular dogs for photo shoots!

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Dalmatians are energetic and hardy dogs.

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Dalmatians escorted carriages, sailed on ships, guarded cargo, were taken hunting, they were wonderful dogs, nevertheless, Dalmatians are wonderful companions who share your emotions.

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Surprising but true. The same gene is responsible for “spotting” and for complete or partial deafness in Dalmatians, so a significant proportion of these dogs are deaf.

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