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Dalmatian

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Dalmatian

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The Dalmatian At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Balkans 
Life Expectancy
11 - 14 yrs 
Height Range
21 - 24 in 
Weight Range
50 - 55 lbs 
Colors
White with black or liver spots 
Trainability
High, but should begin early 
With Children
Good with older children 
With Animals
Varies greatly 
Climate
Tolerates heat well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Either, but needs outdoor time 
Exercise Reqd
High; can be very excitable 
Grooming Reqd
Low 
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Dalmatian Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Dalmatian breeders:

BAER Hearing Test
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)

Dalmatian Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Dalmatian:

Canine Allergies
Canine Microphthalmia
Chronic Superficial Keratitis
Deafness
Demodicosis
Dermatitis, atopic
Distichiasis
Entropion
Folliculitis
Glaucoma
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Uric Acid Bladder Stones