Dalmatian Dog
INTRODUCTION
Dalmatian Dogs are Dignified, Smart, and Outgoing dogs they are from the Non-Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 62. In old times these breeds were used as coach dogs and begin identifying as the firemen’s dog in America. They are easy to bathe and groom because they are odorless dogs and daily brushing minimizes shedding. Dalmatian Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 39).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Intelligent, Sensitive, Playful, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : Croatia
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Dalmatians are born spotless.
2- Each Dalmatian has unique spots.
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Dalmatian Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Liver & White, Black & White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 13 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 79 - 84cm (31 - 33in)
Height: 56 - 61cm (22 - 24in) -
TAIL
The tail is fairly long and has a slight, upward curve. The coat is short and dense, with brown or black spots on white
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WEIGHT
Female: 16 - 24 kg
Male: 15 - 32 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Six to nine puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
German Shorthaired pointer
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1890
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ORIGIN
Croatia
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Dalmatians are highly energetic, playful and sensitive dogs. They are loyal to their family and good with children
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
