I am thinking about getting a dalmation from my local humane society, Could someone give me a website or something with some info?
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Yes, dalmations are wonderful dogs. The dalmation is an active, energetic dog that enjoys lots of exercise. Dalmations are people-like and people-oriented and they do best when given the opportunity to spend lots of time with and around their families. They're rather sensitive, too. If a Dalmation is what you're craving for, be prepared to make him part of your life, both indoor and outdoor. Dalmations love to play, and play, and play! As most Dalmations, they don't get tired very easily, but a lot of play will help. Dalmatians shed lots of hair year-round. Their stiff, short hairs cling to most surfaces and weave their way into fabrics making them difficult to remove. Shedding can be reduced by giving the dog a brisk five minute daily brushing outdoors. Dalmatians are natural dogs, cat-like in cleanliness and free of doggy odor. Their toenails should be kept trimmed, as they grow rapidly. Long nails are understandably uncomfortable for any dog. Dals may object to having their nails trimmed, unless they are trained early. But it must be done.
Frequent brushing helps to keep them clean without disturbing their protective skin oils. During their daily brushing, check eyes and ears for irritation. Also, during warm weather, check for fleas and ticks while outdoors. Frequent bathing, especially with harsh soaps can lead to dry skin and skin problems in Dalmatians. Most Dals clean up well with a damp towel or the use of a plain gentle soap. Be sure to rinse very well, as soapy residue will irritate the skin. Ask your vet to show you how to empty the anal sacks. This procedure should be done whenever you bathe your Dalmatian in order to avoid infection. About food for your Dalmation, it's pretty simple. There are as many brand preferences as there are Dalmatian breeders, but there are some generalizations that can be made. The authors and other breeders have had good success with premium dry type foods (Pro Plan, Nutro, Eagle, Purina ONE, Natures Recipe, etc.) because they contain high quality ingredients like real meats instead of meat meal and because they minimize the amount of purines, corn meal, soy meal, meat by-products and preservatives. The dog seems to make better use of the premium brand foods, therefore generating less fecal waste. Dalmatians do not generally require canned dog food, however, it is sometimes useful in encouraging the finicky eater. Do not feed your Dalmatian foods with "cute" colors and shapes as these require additives that may cause or aggravate skin allergy conditions. Further information on food choices may be found in the medical problems section under the discussion of the unique urinary characteristics of the Dalmatian Breed. Please feel free to share your food success stories with us, especially if you live in a country other then the United States. Dalmatians usually eat very quickly and most seem to be always hungry, and as a result do not do well with self-feeding. This can lead to overweight dogs with higher incidences of medical problems later in life. Adult Dals should be fed either once or twice (preferred) a day,from 3 to 6 cups total, depending on their weight and activity level. Some adult females do well on as little as 2 cups of food per day. Most puppies do better with 3-4 smaller daily servings.
Your breeder should tell you how often %26 how much they were feeding when you pick up your puppy.
If you want more information on Dalmations, you can go to these sites that are really helpful:
http://www.ehow.com/how_10109_care-dalma...
http://www.ehow.com/tips_10109.html...
http://www.dogpage.us/dalmatian.htm...
http://www.dog-names.org.uk/dalmatian.ht...
http://dogs-puppies.dogs-central.com/dal...
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/dal.html...
http://www.dalmatians.us/d101.htm... i found this page. its 101 things to know about dalmations. i hope it helps!
i had a dalmation for 14 years, and they are wonderful dogs...they have lots of energy, and need to be walked frequently...also if they get bored they will tear up your yard, or your couch, or in my case, the hall door...obedience training will help lots...glad to hear you are adopting a dog from your local shelter...save a life!
visit
http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/dal...
to get the scoop!
Any dog can be a great dog - without exception. What tends to determine this is how it has been reared and treated. So try and get as much history about the dog as possible and if there is , say, a history of neglect or abuse - be prepared for lot f patience, understanding and TLC. As with humna relationships, trust is the most vital component.
Remember dogs are sentient beings and they need their own space, regularity and security, love, excercise and a feeling of being wanted and useful. You do these things and you can't go wrong!!
good for you for going to a shelter!!
Dalmations are excellent pets. They do require interaction to keep them from being bored. So, be sure to walk your new friend daily, be sure to teach it basic commands, and above all else give it plenty of (pet and play) attention. If you do this you will have an excellent devoted friend that will love you for the rest of its life.
I always get my pets from the local shelter and I've never regretted it. Good luck!!
In my opinion, all dogs are good dogs. But that's just me.
I think it is great that you want to adopt a dog! That's just great! Dalmations get to be pretty big, and are usually kind of hyper. They require 1 on 1 time, just like most dogs. Just visit the sites that the others gave you and you'll be ready to make your decision! I hope I helped a little bit!
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