Dalmatian Springer Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Dalmatian Springer is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Energetic
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Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful

Dalmatian Springer dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Dalmatian Springer. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

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Dalmatian and English Springer Spaniel

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The coat of a Dalmatian Springer falls in the medium length category.

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A Dalmatian Springer can have a litter of 4-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Dalmatian Springers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Dalmatian Springer breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

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Dalmatian Springer have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Dalmatian Springers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Dalmatian Springers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dalmatian Springer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dalmatian Springers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Dalmatian Springer is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Dalmatian Springer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

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For an average 50-55 pound (23 - 25 kg) Dalmatian Springer feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Dalmatian Springer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Dalmatian Springer is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Dalmatian Springers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

A Dalmatian Springers typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Dalmatian Springers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Dalmatian Springers are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Dalmatian Springers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Dalmatian Springers are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Dalmatian Springer for a mellower experience.

Dalmatian Springer dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.