r/dalmatians

I just got my baby about two weeks ago. He is my first Dalmatian. Any pointers? Anything I should watch out for anything I should keep an eye on?

Evening walk

My friend and I both have Dalmatians that hold one paw up when they’re in a sit- waiting. I just saw another post of a Dalmatian on Facebook that was doing it, also. Is this a Dalmatian thing?! Why?

14 and pushing will miss her dearly when her days comes
Any people out there use anything what helps her back legs they started to fall behind

Dalmations have some pre disposed conditions like many dogs. High protein diets can lead to mineral accumulation and cause stones to develop that if they can’t pass can be fatal. But good girls deserve a nice steak treat every now and again followed up by chugging down some wa wa. Here is my 2yr old liver spot Dal named Doshka being the best girl ever💌

He was given up by his previous owners for being too active. Frankly, speaking I don’t see that but then, I’m used to border collies. Stubborn but smart, playful and very affectionate. A lovely pup. I originally thought he was a mixed breed but I got his original paperwork and he is a 100% Dal. I’m looking forward to our outdoorsy adventures 🐾

Puppy energy is real! I'm liking the work of having a puppy. I'm loving the love!

Seriously, when you show up with one in their homeland, the locals will sometimes allow you to even seat them at the table!

Ours is extremely well behaved and has excellent table manners!

She will beg for food the whole time, but in a polite and silent manner, only occasionally tapping my leg and pointing at the food 🤣

She really wanted that lemon...

I have been working at making sure that Thisbe is socialized from the start and oh my goodness - maybe it is just because she is a puppy, but I have never felt like I have had such a big spotlight on me.

Everyone stops us to chat and to meet her. Which is great for socializing her but sometimes I wish that I could hide. And I never know how to respond to the 'it's a dalmatian' whispers. I feel rude if I don't respond somehow and I feel like I am seeking attention if I do 😭

I wanted a dog to get myself out more. The cats, though I love them dearly, only encourage me to bed rot. And Thisbe has definitely gotten me out and talking to people. I just did not expect it to be this much interaction from people 😂 Has been a big change as I am super introverted

I assume that it lessens once they aren't puppies anymore?

Evening walk ! Love these hooligans!

We rescued Penny in October of last year, and offered to foster her and begin to train her. I fell in love, but we did not need a 5th Dalmatian, but I realized she was spectacular.

Quick call to my son 4 hours away , who was considering getting his new bride a puppy, or some kind of rescue. I screamed, do not let this superb young Dal get away. One visit with her and they fell in love and whisked her away.

She is home for a few days in Naples, and I have fallen in love again! She is crazy cute!

Ive seen a lot of people mention not being able to really get away with a walk without comments from others or people wanting to approach. I have a 4 month old liver Dalmatian and although I am wanting to socialize him, im also very much so training him to not be so focused on others attention and its hard!!!

In that, I definitely don’t feel bad when I have to tell people they cannot say hello or Im correcting my pup to ignore them. There will be a time Im excited to share him with others but I also have to look out for him and learning the correct manners.

Marshall has a perfectly straight row of spots on his side

3 of our 4 ! Ember sleeps in and gets a one in one walk!

As an 8 month old pup she can now look out the window. She discovered that she likes to bark and tell us when people are outside