Owning a Dalmatian?? | What you need to know!
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2019
- Owning a Dalmatian is fun and exciting but not easy. I made this video to help anyone who really wants to own a Dalmatian get a clue on what it will be like and how your life may change or may not change. First off, Dalmatians have an exuberant amount of ENERGY. They need to be walked for 30 minutes twice a day or go on one long 45 minute run. Second, they need to eat a special diet because they make urinary crystals called Urate crystals. And lastly, Dalmatians have a genetic issue of deafness. This means before you get your Dalmatian make sure the breeder has tested their hearing to make sure they are not fully deaf or if they are unilaterally deaf. I hope this information helps you in deciding whether you still want a Dalmatian or not. In my experience with owning Blue and Violet, I feel they are just like owning a hyper Labrador retriever. Blue and Violet are both so sweet, loving and kind dogs and I would recommend getting a Dalmatian if you want one! ~ Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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Number 1 Rule: Don’t sell them to Cruella.
Lol
She gonna stole them anyway
😂😂😂😂😂yess
Lol true
i named my dalmatian cruella .
I have 2 and all I hear is “WhErE iS ThE OthEr 99”
LBond 09 Hahahah aweee!!!!
Lol I have 3 and I hear where are the other 98
Omg, same!!! Lol I reply with "working on it"
legit my comment relates to yours so much it hurts hahaha, owning a dalmatian will make u not want to hear the title ever again hahaha. I compared it to being swarmed by paparazzi when youre out on walks. People are amazed when they see them LOL
double whammy if they are pups lmao
i have dead ass never seen a Dalmatian in real life
I saw 2 one time about 20 years ago no joke...haha I was a kid and one of them jumped on my and scratched me bad
I was like no way I'm getting one of those when I grow up!
hahah I have only seen 1 before I got my own!
I remember in Mexico my aunt had one over there but It died
I have cuz I live in Croatia where they came from :-)
Yea true you rarely see them around I even forgot about them at one point but it’s cool to see for sure
I love my Dalmatian, he is so smart.
That’s awesome!
But why do other people say Dalmatians are mean
@@drlindsaybutzer YOU Are soo Smart & Beautiful
@@someperson5015 depends on how they were treated
thank you
You forgot,"you need a REALLY" good vacuum cleaner!
Ridley agh that’s so true!! Ugh mine shed a lot
Oh yep I find the Dyson V6 Animal really great for my girls fur
My dal sheds SUPER bad
It might be diet
Two words: shark robot. My aunt bought one for us and cleans up my dogs hair clumps
My Dalmatian #5 was deaf. She was so smart that I had her home for 2 weeks before I realised she had a problem. (Fireworks on New Years Eve and my other 2 dallies were going crazy and she ignored the whole thing.) Truly, the extra work was worth it. She was a truly loved and treasured member of our family.
I have 2, 1 is deaf and the deaf one is so smart and loyal. Its crazy, i have to tell people he is deaf and they cant believe it because he lostens better than dogs that can hear, including my dal with good hearing.
Sweet dog. God protects you from the association [with Him].Amin🍓 وَٱللَّهُ خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَاۤبَّةࣲ...Allah has created every [living] creature from water. And of them are those that move on their bellies, and of them are those that walk on two legs, and of them are those that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills. Indeed, Allah is over allthings competent. (Quran)وَمَا مِن دَآبَّةٖ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ إِلَّا عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رِزۡقُهَا...And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.(Quran)PS: Allah is the name of God in arabic.The arabic jewish & christians arabs they say Allah too . In the arabic bible it is written Allah. Only 18% of Muslims are Arabs but 82 % they are Muslims but not Arabs so the majority of Muslims are not Arabs .& the arabic word islam, it means submission (Submit to God) which is the religion of all prophets since Adam including the messengers Moses, Jesus and Muhamad peace and blessing of Allah be upon Them all .They have One God, one Religion & one straight path (the pure Monotheism).إِنَّ هَـٰذِهِۦۤ أُمَّتُكُمۡ أُمَّةࣰ وَ ٰحِدَةࣰ وَأَنَا۠ رَبُّكُمۡ فَٱعۡبُدُونIndeed this community of yours (your religion) is one single community(is one religion), and I am your Lord, so worship Me.(Quran)مَا كَانَ إِبۡرَٰهِيمُ يَهُودِيّٗا وَلَا نَصۡرَانِیࣰّا...Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining toward truth, a Muslim [submitting to Allah ].And he was not of the polytheists(Quran) إِنَّ مَثَلَ عِيسَىٰ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ ءَادَمَۖ...Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created him from dust; then He said to him,"Be," and he was. (Quran)وَإِلَـٰهُكُمۡ إِلَـٰهࣱ وَ ٰحِدࣱۖ لَّاۤ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنُ ٱلرَّحِیمُAnd your God is one God. There is no deity [worthy of worship] except Him, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful (Quran)...مَّا یَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ What would Allah do with your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allah Appreciative and Knowing .(Quran) Thanks wich you the best from heart🍓All prophets came with abnormal proves to their people to prove their message from God. And because the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessing of Allah be upon him) He was the last Prophet and messenger for the Worlds, (the jinn and mankind) so his proves will exist till before the day of judjement , the day of Resurrection. And not like all other prophets which their Miracls and proves were just in their time.(More than 1000 scientific discovery in the Quran till now)🍓: kaheel7.com/eng/ (Modern science in Quran & sunnah by most famous scientists in the world from USA, Canada, Japan,Thailand, India, Europe "Germany, France etc..." & abbreviated informations to understand islam)🍓: www.islam-guide.com/
I had a female Dalmatian back in the early 90's and she was a great family dog. I named her patches,because she had a black patch over her right eye. She followed me everywhere I went and never left my side. She was a good dog and I miss Patches a lot!
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We have one sleeping over because her boss had to go for surgery and I found out that Dalmatians are extremely affectionate, I have never seen a dog miss her boss this bad. Kinda sad, but they'll be reunited soon enough.
Dalmatian is my fav breed of dog after huskies
Yes, in fact they are like velcro!
If I don't send ours away, to their bed, they sit up next to me, leaning on my legs, pushing me slightly off the couch.
They'd be the perfect old granny's companion if it wasn't for their sheer size as they want to sit on your lap all the time :)
@@janvarsha yes Huskies are beautiful as well!
Very affectionate indeed. I have one who won't even drink water if I move too far away from him.
i owned one when i was teenager....lol... beautiful dog and super smart...
rex the frenchie they are awesome! But lots of enegery
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I have a dalmatian and I think she's smarter than most people I meet. She is, however, a bit on the stubborn side. If you tell her to do something and she doesn't want to, she won't do it. She's a beautiful, loyal and loving dog.
I've owned a bernese mountaindog, german sheppard, labrador, husky, rottweiler, golden retriever and a dalmatian. I loved them all, but my dalmatian was the one I had the most fun with. Like doctor lindsay said, they are full of energy so if you are the type of people who spends weekends outside doing exercise, this dog is for you! And they are also very affectionate and protective. Dalmatians are simply the best ❤️
Did your Dalmatian have more energy than your Labrador? Also how did they do with cats/ other dogs?
@@sierratruchon3929 yup my dalmatians have so much more energy than my german shepherd and labrador.....my gs and labra are lazy af
@@sierratruchon3929 i once had three Siamese cats along with four Dalmatians andhad no problems.
I had three at once. They were fantastic. I would take them on all day hikes and they loved it. Pepper was partially deaf but she learned hand signals. Smartest dog I have ever seen. I miss her.
Dr Lindsay, I'm so glad to see videos like this. People truly need to know about essential needs such as extreme exercise. Too many end up in animal control or Dal rescues. Great video.
Highest energy breed she knows? Well damn I guess she’s never seen a Border Collie then 😂😂
p̶e̶a̶c̶h̶t̶e̶a̶ lol my Dalmatian is so mellow!
Or a malinois 😂
Thought the exact same thing 🤣
Oh yeah border collies have so much energy too! But I had to say that about Dalmatians because some people don't know they have energy too.
my male is mellow.. but he likes to run away on adventures on our farm and is not the best about listening to come back... I rescued him also so maybe he has selective hearing when he's on the run!
Love this video, I have a dalmatian and she is everything you described. She's amazing loving dog with loads of energy. She's loves running and playing with other dogs. Before getting a dog people have to aware how much time you need to spend. My dalmatian has at least 1 hour walk in the the morning and evening, best is of the lead so she can run freely.
She is the prettiest Vet I have ever seen and I love her personality will never stop watching your video you are so beautiful Doc
I have a four month old Dalmatian with my fiancé and it’s such a great time with him! We love him so much, so beautiful and he loves learning tricks!
my neighbor has around 5 dalmatians and everytime i walk home, only the baby dalmatians bark like crazy haha. but they are so well trained because when the gate is open, they don’t leave at all. they are so cute.
They usually don't bark at all...
My wife said only when I was out of the house (no front yard at all), Guy, our third Dally barked to warn of people walking nearby, like in 'protection mode', but only when she was by herself!
And my 4th and current, I had to train him to bark on command (handsignals), so later he'd let us know when the postman would come, 'cause he would often leave the front gate open afterwards.
We've had our Dalmatian pup, Elton, for 6 months now. He is the absolute sweetest kid on the block!
They are the greatest.....unlike any other dog....and super strong too! Mine was the best dog you could ever want. He was so very similar to yours in manner, like the yawn at 2.30 and very similar to Daisy.
They're pretty hard headed and clever. Also, you're spot on about the energy.
When I take my Dalmatian to the dog park, the other people thank me for bringing him, he tires out every other dog there hahaha
We just adopted one. And shes already the STAR of our family. She is loving and very very patient with my 3 kiddos. And literally drags me in our walks/run I cant keep up with her and having to pull me would be an added exercise for her .
I was born and raised with Dalmatians. We've had them in our family since 1948, ten of them so far. My grandparents started the tradition. My favorite dogs.
WOW that is amazing. thank you for that comment!
When I got mine people were very negative about it and told me they are aggressive and too high energy.. yes they can be these things.. but mine are so loving and not like this at all. So must be how people train them.
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Don't worry about what other people say of them, focus on yours and training them as you want them to act. Some people say that they are not good with kids, they adjust to them if you have them in the family. Our first Dalmatian was jealous of my older brother when he was born (she liked being the 'only child'), but once he was eating solid food and throwing it to her from his high chair, decided that hanging around with kids wouldn't be so bad, (another source of food). Just make sure to give the Dalmatian some attention so it doesn't feel pushed to the side.
They are very loyal and will put themselves in danger to protect their family. You give them lots of love, and they will give you lots of love right back.
Burn off their extra energy by playing with them. Play wrestle, throw a ball, run with them in the yard, do what your dog likes to do. Have fun with them as they love to exercise and play hard.
Dalmatians are very intelligent and will try to trick you. They learn your habits and try to take advantage of them, mostly to con you into giving them more food. They can be stubborn sometimes, you have to be more stubborn than them to keep them in line. You set the limits and they will follow them. However, being so smart, they can learn anything that you want to train them to do.
They are fun and entertaining. They can be real clowns and make you laugh.
Here's a short video of when I trained/taught my Dalmatian to eat corn off the cob and leave the cob:
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I grew up with Dalmatians. Amazing breed. Some people said they were super hard to train. That wasn’t my experience - they just need consistency and a strong Alpha. If they sense they can walk all over you, they will. They can also be stubborn and they get bored easily, so you need to mix up your training methods.
I've heard had things but the one next door was super cool hardly barked and very friendly and almost dignified.
Thank you for bringing up the issue of stones. Not a lot of potential or new owners are aware of this issue so will plan on keeping them on a regular diet, then have problems and very expensive treatment to follow. For anyone interested, the specialized diet is more expensive but in the long run will save you money from vet bills and your dog a lot of unnecessary pain.
Another good thing to help prevent stones, a reverse osmosis water filtration system to weed out the minerals. A prescription diet is also very important, as she has said. My Dal has had bladder surgery, so we have been extremely careful. Fun fact- human and Dalmatians urinary systems are so alike, that urologists study only Dalmatians as far as canines.
@Dr Lindsay, Its so great that you covered the dietary needs/livercare aspect of dalmatians. It so often gets overlooked during other dalmatian videos. And yes they are the most beautiful breed.
Awe thank you! and im glad you enjoyed the video . I tried my best to include as much as possible in a short amount of time.
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My first dog was a Dalmatian and just came by to remember her trough this video thanks ❤️
i had a Dalmatian for 12 and a half years. he was an awesome dog but very protective (especially of me).
Great video! Dalmatians are so cute ❤️
You have a Beautiful Dalmatian❤... I have 2 Dalmatians Myself... Dalmatians are Very Smart and Very Active... I love Dalmatians❤
Hey! Yeah they are great! Mine is so active haha he keeps me in shape.
Dalmations are the most loving dog breed you can get, they cast 24/7 but when you see them smile it make my heart melt
haha they are very loving and so sweet
Our Dal Macey is a real character and love her to bits, she has what we call her "pirate patch" eye patch so can't be shown. But she loves a cuddle and trying to lick your ear! We got her to train as a carriage dog as my wife and I also breed Clydesdale horses.
Last year I adopted two Dalmador sisters. They are a mix of Dalmatian and white Labrador. They have all of the best characteristics of both breeds. I just adore them.
I'm here because I genuinely haven't seen a living breathing Dalmatian in my life.
im getting one soon :) im so happy
@@YourDeadMommy Good for you :)
@@April-fn1kq update: i got him :))
We rescued our Emma, she is deaf but I have worked with her and she now knows hand signals and commands like any other dog. She is extremely smart and learned in no time at all and better behaved than many other dogs around. Her goal is to please and is definitely a “Velcro dog” but that’s not a bad thing, I always know exactly where she is! Shedding is something to be aware of but they are extremely clean and never have that “doggy” smell. She is also very protective but I believe she has been mistreated in her past, sorry that people don’t learn about animals instead of using sticks and spray water bottles, she will never need to worry about that life again. ,
I can’t wait to get one of these amazing things eventually in the future. Had one growing up and she was amazing and she was a liver spotted one. Absolutely beautiful dog and hopefully when I get mine I can a liver spot one as well. But I like all types of Dalmatians.
Have an 8year Dalmatian
Baxter so bright and loving.
I have had dalmatians growing up and you never mentioned how much they shed for being a short hair breed. It is consistent shedding with Dalmatians and consistent brushing you have to do with them. They are extremely smart dogs and like you said they need exercise. I am glad you mentioned about the urate stones. We never knew about it until later on.
We have a liver spot Dalmatian. She is absolutely fantastic. Loves people, kids and other dogs. Very playful. Beautiful dogs!
Awe that's so awesome! Thank you for commenting.
This was so helpful. Thank you 😊
I love dalmatians they are great dogs I’ve grown up with them
Recentlly adopted a Dalmation. Wonderful girl. I was thinking she might have hearing issue. This video confirms the likelyhood of that. Thank you for the tip on the Urea Crystal formation, I will switch to appropriate diet, thank You. Great video, Jetti, lives up to her name, she is super fast, and can literally fly right over most any fence, smart enough to use latch on gates, can escape from any restraint, lol. You are correct, this wonderfully happy, loving girl is a handful, requires lots of space and attention, but worth every minute of it. She even likes to sing! Video of that coming soon. She wants to do a song about Fire, lol, figures.
Thanks this was helpful! ❤️
We had a deaf Dalmatian growing up. She was Great! She was scared of things that made the ground shake like storms and fire works. Great personality too!
Dals our my dream dog as well, my girlfriend agreed to get one and there’s a breeder near by. It’s gonna be a good Christmas
🖓 THAT'S disgusting. Adopt NOT shop
SUGAR XYLER !!! Too each their own I have adopted and breed dogs before, when you want a certain breed it’s kinda hard to find it in a shelter as a puppy 🤷🏽♂️❤️
yayay so exciting!
Dalmatian's are a great dog. We had two. Maggie and Minnie. They were so much fun. So full of energy, but we were young and able. Minnie was a big smiler. When we came home from work, she would smile and sneeze and wag her whole body.
Good luck and enjoy your new fur baby!
Don't mind that negative comment. I have a Dalmatian (from a breeder) too! Unfortunately I got him at 16 weeks, because of laws here in Europe. So I totally missed his important learning curve and the breeders didn't teach him any basics. Nonetheless he is so sweet, funny, energetic and extremely smart. I'm spending quite some time on him to teach everything he missed but it's all worth it! Congratulations and have a great Christmas! You're going to loveeee it!
Video: What you need to know about owning a Dalmatian
Cruella De Vil's family relatives: *Write that down! WRITE THAT DOWN!!!*
Hahaha whattt lol
@@drlindsaybutzer great video!
Gold 🤣
spot on w the deaf Dalmatian. mine is skittish w new ppl. but she is a gem, and I love her to bits
Tim Henshall awe that’s so amazing! I want to see her! Send me pics to my Instagram @LindsaybutzerDVM!
Dalmatian are my dream DOGS
They were mine too! haha so I got one! and they are definitely lots of work but worth it.
@@drlindsaybutzer aww hope you dalmatian he/her is living the best life with you #BUDDIES ❤❤❤❤🐕
I have one! When I’m walking her people want to either pet or take a picture or both! Mostly the kids! I run with her they love to run play fetch very athletic !
I own a Dalmatian, and she had puppies!!! 11 of them!!! They’re sooooo cute!!
Omg so exciting’ we should have puppies soon too!!!
@@drlindsaybutzer oooooo
I do 10-15k runs with my Dalmatian every 3 days as part of my regular runs. We go to state parks and run trails so I don’t have leash him. He’ll do 9min miles for 15k in trails like it’s nothing.
Dope, I have a mutt that's part dalmatian and boxer and he loves running. I try to go my absolute fastest and he's still faster
Where I live I can get away with no leash, which is very good for socialising. I just whistle to my Dalmation and she comes back to me if there's a car coming past or something
Had 3... They are so loving. You better be ready to give attention. :)
I have a Dalmatian X Dutch Shepherd. Thank goodness I love running because I didn't know what breed she was when I rescued her and she is INTENSE! As it is she's perfect :)
Thank you for the great information! Though I wish it had mentioned how they like to play, how loud they are, etc.
My first Dalmatian Jessie was just after 16 when she went to heaven. Our darling girl now is 8 years old and she loves our 5 acres in Australia. Our girl never had the stones. She is really sensitive to lamb and pork so she can’t have it because she goes all red. We love her so much. We had a Border collie which was 17 and a half as well when he went to heaven
Dalmatians seem very similar to Labradors in terms of energy, friendliness, shape, size - wonderful dogs!
Also, the shedding! Oh lord the shedding.
Hahah yeah they shed a lot of white hairs. I think I forgot to mention that but most dogs shed.. my sisters boyfriends black lab .. sheds sooo much.. I've never seen anything like it. so all dogs can shed.
You aren't lying lol
It's not just the amount of hair they shed but that their hair has little barbs on the end that make it difficult to remove from fabric and upholstery. I took my car into be cleaned and it took the guy two hours extra to vacuum my car out. He asked me what kind of dog I had and said that he had never seen anything like it before in his life :) Oh and don't ever plan on wearing black again. I love my Dal so to me she is worth it, they are the most loyal, loving and smart dog you will ever own.
You think a Dalmatian is bad when it comes to shedding? You haven’t owned a Samoyed or even a lab-Samoyed cross! They shed like a winter’s evening!
@@drlindsaybutzer they shed a lot of black hairs too
Didn't look at the dalmition, you are beautiful doctor 😂💯
😊 thank you
Lovely video doctor ❤🌷
What a beautiful creature
Golly....One of my fave Breeds of dogs
I was aware of the Uric Acid Crystal problem before I got a Dalmatian, luckily there is a healthy breeding program trying to introduce the healthy Low Uric Acid gene into the pedigree population that do not suffer from these type of stones. Look into LUA Dalmatians as they are now bred around the world. My boy has qualified and attended Crufts twice now. There are many well bred pedigree Dalmatians now, some with Champion titles in various countries. LUA = low Uric acid, HUA = high Uric acid dalmatian
Every dog needs to have training and needs to be ran at least 5 days a week(Especially big ones like German Shephards). It's really messed up that lazy people get dogs and they sit at home dying of heat all day >.> or outside in a cage. Don't get a dog if you don't have the time or patience just get a cat.
Yes!! I often hear smth like "if you don't have a yard you need to walk your dog regularly" but even if you have a yard you need to walk it!!! It's important for them to get to sniff around outside of their house and backyard every day
Yes, I rarely meet with well trained dogs these days. It almost seems like people get pets just for comfort & entertainment when they need it. But forget it’s a living creature that needs a lot of love & training.
I saw a baby Dalmatian in the streets so I got him today I need to watch some videos to help me thank you! 🥺
We have had 3 Dalmatians over the the last 30 years our dog now is a Liver recessive Dalmatian, she is the best and most kind dog we have ever had she is 11 years old and doing great but she was diagnosed with Cushing's about 5 months ago but doing great on the meds and she never did present with any symptoms..
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Very informative.
We just lost our beautiful Dot last month after 16 years with us. Missing her terribly.
Beautiful companions, loyal, goofy, clumsy, smart and affectionate. An angel that choose us to be part of her life, and took part of ours after she left.
Oscar Cuevas awe I’m sorry they are awesome!!!
i had dalmatian 16 years. i know how u feel. Greetings from Croatia! (The land of Dalmatians)
@@drlindsaybutzer Thanks
@@papalovesmambo368 Thank you
Daisy has "kaleidoscope eyes", one brown and one blue. I've seen that in several Dalmatians - must be a common trait? I enjoy your videos Doc Lindsay and have subscribed, you are such a Cutie!
We have had 6 Dalmatians and I have one that is deaf. He is not scared or skittish. Most of the time you can’t even tell he is deaf. I don’t think I would start out with the breed with a deaf one but I would get on other deaf one because he is the sweetest. Dalmatians are also very expensive to own. With their special diet, we have 2 on meds to prevent stones and just had a very expensive bladder surgery on our 1 year old male. But with all of that I could never see myself not having Dalmatians in our home! They are the sweetest most intelligent dogs I know!
Awe yes we love our Dalmatian. But yeah they do have health and stone issues! but other than that they are great.. other breeds have so many issues so ill take theirs. :)
We have 3 and love our girls! They have a lot of energy and are so smart.
awe that's awesome !! I love mine.
Good to know!! Also it wouldn’t be any time soon( I have a 15 week old Lab puppy 🐶 who need to grow up a bit lol) but I was curious if you ever sold puppies to Missouri?
Im planning to have one dal. and hes already a name....Brando...im very excited!
That’s so exciting!’ They are so awesome! Lots of energy! I went running 4 miles with mine this morning
I'm 49. I have been missing my Dalmatian for 30 years now.
Awesome dogs, but yes they need lots of walks. Great family and guard dogs though.
Blue really cute also watch for deafness
I love my dalmatian!
I have owned Dalmatians for over 50 years, some of what you say is basic generalizations. Dals can be active, but well bred Dals after they get through their puppy stages when trained to be calm dogs, can be just that. They are more active before 2 years of age and yes, some are wild busy, but most are not. Stones and feeding. The issue is Purines in the protein in their diet. Good brands of chicken, turkey, salmon based diets especially ones with eggs as a protein booster are good diets. You do NOT need to fee high priced - high end diets to have a healthy Dal. Always remember that dilution is the solution. Which means, fresh water at all times and access to urinate often. Dals should never hold their urine during the day for more than 4 hours or at night for 8 hours. Deafness, again responsible breeders only breed BAER hearing tested dogs and have their puppies tested after 6 weeks of age for true results. After 50+ years I know Dals are the best breed!! They have so much to offer and are loyal to a fault! Some of their breed specific issues are really small compared to other breeds with much worse, life threatening health issues. Best advice is to find a breeder who does all health testing, who shows their dogs to compare them to the best and whos dogs are part of their family. May the best Spot enrich your life!!!
What would be a good brand thats not super expensive of dog food for the urinary health?
Dalmatian is my life, my love and everything to me
They are so amazing! and so cute
I love mine!!
I’m heavily considering getting a Dalmatians but live in an apartment. However, my apartment is directly next door to a fenced-in dog park that is rather large. Weighing my options here but boy do I want one! ❤️
Oh you’ll be fine!! We’re having puppies soon! Go DM me on my Instagram LindsaybutzerDVM and I can help you get a puppy :)
And I just got mines today's thankies
Best dogs ever
They’re a lot of energy but totally worth it
I have always wanted a dalmation since I was in nursery lol
me too
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Take a night off and go see the latest “Cruella” if you’re a Dalmatian fan/owner. Keep up the good videos Lindsay. (That’s my name, too).
Why would a Dal be put on a "liver diet" if the urate stones are from the kidney? Dalmatians can have Copper Storage Disease and would need a low copper diet.
Question Dr. Lindsay: Why would a Dal not producing crystals or stones need a urinary diet when a low purine diet would do? Not all Dalmatians are stone formers, but they are fed a low purine diet in order to prevent stones. You could make recommendations on those since so many foods now have peas, liver, yeast, certain fish, etc. We cover their food in water and I recommend feeding at least twice a day. Sometimes a watery meal helps as well, especially during less hot months or for less active dogs, getting them to drink say a half cup extra using mashed scrabbled eggs, yogurt mixed in, or one spoonful of a cream of chicken soup.
You see stones in the urine when you walk a dog? You can't see little stones or sediment when a dog urinates on a walk. It needs to be screened. Urate stones show up on ultrasound as well.
I recommend going to the Dalmatian Club of America for resources and also the Facebook page, " Dalmatian Urinary Obstruction Resource," and look under "Files." Watch for post by Carroll Weiss, expert. I also recommend Dalmatian Copper Storage Disease Interest Group if there is concern regarding this.
Daisy is too fat.
The sire and dam of the litter should be BAER tested and posted on OFA along with their hips, and thyroid or eyes, among other tests. I would request proof of a CHIC on the breeding pair if born in the USA. Just get the full registered name of the parents and type this in on the OFA . org website where it says " Look Up OFA Health Tested Dogs." The Dalmatian Club of America is still looking for gene markers on the Copper Storage Disease and Early Renal Onset Disease.
Deaf Dalmatians do not necessary have any more behavioral problems than any other dogs. They do not get scared. Scared of what? Just have a touch signal to awaken any deaf dog. Any person sleeping might jump if shaken awake suddenly. They are not hard to train if communication is there. In fact, it is an advantage to have a deaf dog in agility because they are less distracted. The top agility dog in Canada years ago was a Dalmatian named Holly. How about referring anyone with any deaf dog ( Dalmatians are by far not the only ones) to a group that assists like Deaf Dogs Rock or Deaf Dog Training. I recommend a vibration collar, smelly treats at the ready, and keep a few flashlights handy. I trained a deaf puppy 13 signals before she went to her owner.
Energy is high to average, and they do need a job to do. They were bred to go with horses; therefore, they are an ENDURANCE dog, not a hyper energetic dog. However, having a yard and playmates help a lot. Throwing a toy or ball helps. Some people are not able to do walks or run but good yard time, dog day care, or another dog to play with can be adequate. My Labradors had the same energy as my Dals.. My Dals relax and are calm. If the Dal is "hyper" I would blame genetics as they are a endurance breed and not a crazy bouncing off the wall energizer bunny after having adequate exercise. I would suggest a different bloodline.
I cannot recommend this video. I suggest talking to a DCA breeder, trainer, exhibitor, gathering more facts, having more resources, and offering referrals to expert information.
Thanks Gilda! Was thinking all those things. Not very much good info on dals here....
Gilda Turner THANK YOU for your correction and comment on deaf dogs. My dalmatian is deaf and because I am educated on Deaf culture (I am a teacher of students who are DeafBlind) I know that communicating with my dog is just different than with my hearing dog.
I have as well posted a response to this video on the Dalmatian United FB Group. Not a very good representation at all.
I like Dalmatian and u😍 nice video
Saw my first in Saskatoon SK walking along the riverbank.
Really sweet dr😉
Blue is a beauty.
My dal had horrible skin/rash issues. At first the only thing that worked was super expensive baytril. But even that lost its effectiveness after a year. My vet did some research and figured up a solution.........and that is when Stapholococcus lysate became my best friend. I gave him a shot of it every week and it boosted his immunity. Problem solved.
I was super shocked to find out he loved to swim. It was his #1 fav thing in life.
I wanted a Dalmatian and a pug but I might go for pug considering my house is small 😂
Dalmations are adorable!
When I become vet, I hope to see Dalmatians there
Dalmations are the highest energy dog you know.
My Belgian Malinois just laughs.
One of my customers has a dalmatian. I love him to death. I take him home at times. He sure is an energy dog and a handful. His neck slipped off the leash and he took off like a jet. You are so right about dalmatians. I can't work when he's around
Dr Lindsay 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Just adopted a Dalmatian puppy she’s 9 weeks old and very high energy. So I’m watching several videos about them.
Awe that’s so exciting! Good luck! Send me pics on my Instagram LindsaybutzerDVM
as a kid a dalmatian was my first dog choice(and it's pretty obvious why) but now that I know they are active and run alot I understand that it probably isn't a good idea if you have a small back yard. Maybe if I bought a house with a large backyard than I could learn to get used to running around alot but that isn't something I should worry about now
They're beautiful dogs, but every dog has its secrets and quirks that make them the way that they are. 😍😀
Dr. Lindsay you look really beautiful ,,and I love you and your videos ☺️☺️☺️
My flirst dog was a dalmatian. Wife wanted a dog, hey I love dogs, I get to pick. To settle. My god I had no idea, I didn't research. Most lovable crazy dog. She destroyed shoes, carpet, glasses, you name it. Yey I'd lay on her watching tv like a pillow. She loved it. RIP Rocket.
I had one and know they don't like to be left alone and they are high energy.