If you are considering a Dalmatian for your household be aware this is not a breed for the fainthearted and there are several main points to consider before you decide. Firstly and most importantly Dalmatians need plenty of exercise, this means not just a couple of half hour jaunts around the local park a day but 1 -2 hours must be spent walking and running freely off the lead and play time with your Dalmatian. If you cannot offer this for your dog choose another breed, lack of exercise in a Dalmatian leads to boredom which leads to destruction and problems.

Ideally it is said if you work full time you should not have a Dalmatian but the majority of us in an ideal world do work and can still offer a stable home, you must be prepared to exercise your dog during your working day and provide stimulus such as puzzle balls etc or have a family/friend/dog walker attend to your Dalmatian during the day. Dalmatians love jogging with you, running alongside a cycle, accompanying you on a horse ride and generally bounding about. Please ensure you have a secure, high fenced garden, of a suitable size.

The Dalmatian is such a loving breed and thrives in an environment with constant companionship and attention, you will find your Dalmatian with you at all parts of your daily life be it doing the housework to leaning against you while watching TV or reading but especially when you are eating just to make sure you have not missed any parts of your lunch, even a few crumbs. They love home comforts and be prepared to have your favourite seat in the house overtaken by your Dalmatian. They are very greedy dogs, they are also very cunning and will construct a game plan to steal anything edible within or out with their reach, be warned. Any situation will be adapted to their advantage.