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General information about Dalmatians
I love to talk Dals, so please feel free to reach out and ask any questions.


Dalmatians are incredibly versatile, this is one of my favorite things about them. They excel at many different sports and events. As a breed designed for coaching alongside a carriage, they have impressive endurance.

I regularly hear people describe the breed as “stubborn'“. This has absolutely not been my experience. They are very clever, and can absolutely be wilful, but they are also very trainable.

Dalmatians were also expected to guard the carriage/horses and have retained this inclination. They can be standoffish, but this should never equate to fearful or aggressive. They are happy to meet someone if we stop and happy to be pet and interacted with, but they are unlikely to seek out someone new on their own.

They typically get along well with other dogs and other animals.

They shed all the time, 24/7 - hair in two colors, there will be Dalmatian hair in my coffin. There is hair on every article of clothing I own, even fresh from the wash, as well as hair in an astonishing amount of the food we make.

There is no show/working split, so you can go to one of the many wonderful show-focused breeders and get a beautiful dog that will excel at many sports.
I constantly hear how aggressive Dalmatians are. They are not an aggressive breed, but they are a breed that is plagued with many disreputable breeders breeding dogs with inappropriate temperaments. Please be very careful about where your Dalmatian comes from.
Deafness continues to be an issue in the breed, stemming from their extreme white pied colouring. Dogs who express this gene more strongly (like blue-eyed dogs) have a higher incidence of deafness, those that express the gene less strongly (like patched Dalmatians) have a lower incidence of deafness. All reputable breeders are BAER (hearing) testing all of their puppies and successfully working to decrease the percentage of deaf pups born.
All Dalmatians not part of the Pointer backcross/LUA program will have a genetic predisposition to forming urate urinary crystals and be at risk for urate bladder stones. With most well-bred Dalmatians this increased risk is very manageable with an appropriate diet, sufficient water/hydration, and regular trips out to empty the bladder.
Dalmatians are a wonderful breed. They are fun and energetic and always up for an adventure. They are sweet and snuggly and affectionate. They are clever and mischievous. With some effort in training and exercise they can be a wonderful family member.
The Dalmatian Club of America has some great general breed information.

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  • Home
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    • 8 YEARS OLD AND OLDER >
      • WYNN IT MY WAY
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    • CLASS OF 2018
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      • KAPRINA GWF
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      • RAVELLO GWF
    • CLASS OF 2022 >
      • Sceptre GWF
    • CLASS OF 2023 >
      • Talisman GWF
      • Debutante' GWF
      • Grande Finale GWF
  • Breeding
    • Stallions >
      • London Fog GWF
      • Krugerrand
      • Wild Time Joker
    • Broodmares >
      • Selene GWF
      • Belle of the Ball GWF
      • Theodora GF
      • Qualite' GWF
      • OLYMPIA GWF
    • Reference Sires >
      • Blue Ghostwind TLC
  • GWF Alumni
    • Sold Horses >
      • Kula GWF
      • RENAISSANCE GWF
      • RAZZLE DAZZLE GWF
      • ROULADE GWF
      • Cartier GWF
      • Jumanji GWF
      • HALELE'A GWF
      • Bel Canto GWF
      • Wakana GWF
      • Sorpresa GWF
      • Kalea GWF
      • Kulolo GWF
      • Ohana GWF
      • Odyssey GWF
      • GRACIELLA GWF
      • DELICATA GWF
      • LEGENDARISCH GWF
      • LUMINAIRE GWF
      • ORION GWF
      • LEONARDO GWF
      • QUARANTINI GWF
      • EMC Filagree
      • SHA White Solar Wind
      • Forever Mein
      • Sashay GWF
      • Hana
      • Lily of the Valley
      • Rafiki
      • Royal Ransom
      • SILVER LINING GWF
      • OH, TORMUND GWF
      • KORONA GWF
      • OTHELLO GWF
    • Gone but not Forgotten >
      • Chatari
      • Power Point
      • Rhianna GWF
      • MSJ Daytona
      • Frederica I
      • Welteje'
      • Hanalei Bay
  • Our Dalmatians
    • The Boys
    • The Girls
    • Puppy Info >
      • Our Guardian Program
    • Expected Litters
    • Current Litters
    • Past Litters >
      • Timmy X Dixie 9/20/19
      • Pierre X Sweetie 8/5/20
      • Sherman X Sweetie 2/8/22
      • Pierre X Sweetie 3/1/23
    • Adult Dalmatians Available
    • Our Puppies All Grown Up