Dalmatian for sale in the Netherlands

The Dalmatian is an athletic, people-oriented carriage dog with a distinctive spotted coat. Intelligent and enduring, it needs far more than casual walks.

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Characteristics

Origin: Croatia and the United Kingdom
Height: 54 – 62 cm
Weight: 24 – 32 kg
Life expectancy: 11 – 13 years
Coat: Short, dense and continuously shedding. Weekly brushing
Energy: Very high: substantial daily exercise and varied training
Character: Energetic, intelligent, sensitive, loyal and sometimes reserved
Suitable for: Active households that enjoy training and outdoor exercise

Temperament and training

Dalmatians were selected to travel beside horse-drawn carriages, so stamina and close cooperation with people are part of the breed. They are often playful and affectionate with family but can become noisy, destructive or overexcited without sufficient outlets. Early positive socialisation, recall work and calmness training matter as much as physical exercise. Their sensitive temperament responds best to clear rewards and consistency. Children and dogs should be supervised until everyone has learned respectful boundaries.

Exercise and care

An adult Dalmatian usually thrives on long walks, controlled running, scent work and canine sports. Build exercise gradually while bones are developing and include recovery days. The short coat drops hair throughout the year and benefits from regular brushing. Dalmatians have a breed-specific tendency to form urate urinary stones, so constant access to fresh water and frequent opportunities to urinate are important. A veterinarian can advise on diet or urine monitoring for an individual dog.

Health and choosing a breeder

Congenital deafness is a central concern: every puppy should have an individual BAER hearing test, with a traceable result rather than a breeder's informal noise test. Ask about hip assessment, urinary stone history, allergies and the hearing status of both parents. Some lines use a normal uric-acid gene introduced through a historical outcross. Discuss the advantages and registration status openly. Choose for sound movement, stable behaviour and transparent health records, not for unusually dense spots or rare colour claims.