Georgia Dalmatians

Georgia Dalmatians was founded on principles of introducing purebred puppies to new loving homes. The goal is to selectively breed each year a special new litter that will bring happiness into your homes and heart. 

Just a little about the breed to see if a Dalmatian is right for you:

Dalmatians are loyal, intelligent, playful and thrive on companionship. They are not the type of pet who likes to be alone for long periods of time. They also need a lot of vigorous exercise and are full of energy, love large running spaces and known to be very social if kept in the company of others. They are good watch dogs, intelligent and known to have good memories for up to years. Although Dalmatians became popular because of movie exposure, they are known to be wonderful show dogs as well.

 

Size:

Weight Range:

Male: 45-60 lbs.
Female: 45-60 lbs.

Height at Withers:

Male: 21-23 in.

Female: 19-22 in.

Features:

Floppy ears, white overall coat and black spots.

Daily Expectations:

Exercise Requirements: 40+ minutes/day
Energy Level: Very energetic
Longevity Range: 12-14 yrs.
Tendency to Bark: Low

Coat:

Length: Short
Characteristics: Flat
Colors: White with black spots
Overall Grooming Needs: Low

Club Recognition:

CKC Certified

Living With:

Dalmatians thrive on human companionship, and if left alone too long they can become destructive or they will pout and act depressed. This dog is for someone who wants to spend time with a pet because they want to be around you and love you all day long.  

They are probably not suitable for apartment-dwellers unless the family is committed to long, daily walks or runs and do not like the kennel for long periods of time. The Dalmatian is more suited to living where he can romp and run.

History:

When most of us see a flashy, classy looking Dalmatian, we think of a firehouse mascot or the stars of Disney's “101 Dalmatians“ but the breed has a more varied history.

No one knows for sure where the breed originated, but Dalmatians are named for Dalmatia, a coastal area that long ago was part of Austria. The dogs are thought to be descendants of the pointer.

Dalmatians became popular in the 1800s, when they were used as coach dogs to trot alongside carriages and protect them and the horses from other dogs and threats.

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