Dalmatians, got any photos or stories?

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

why don't you like the short hair? just curious.

I just prefer long haired dogs is all. I live with shorthaired dogs (and one longhaired dog) and don't like the shedding of the short hair as it gets stuck in everything (including skin) and bothers my allergies. Dals shed worse than most other breeds too, so that's why I probably won't get one even though I love them.

[Suki Wingy]

One of my most favorite things in the world.
http://www.freewebs.com/orinocodals/
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yavkBP1KhFE
I can't talk about mine right now.

[whomeee]

My ex and I had these two dogs when my son was only about 1, Scott loved Caleb (male) the best, but both dogs were very good with him. They were always careful when he was near.

[JuniorxMyxLove]

My neighbors had a liver female named misty. She was so overweight my dad didn't know what she was when she wandered ino our yard one day, lol. She was soooo sweet but they didnt take good care of her. The family had 5 kids and no one ever noticed if she was already fed, so she just ate ALL the time was was very overweight. She was old and sick, but theydidn't take her to a vet. Eventually they just had her put down. HOW SAD! Beforethat, they got aother dog. Her name was Shilo, also a dal, and they adopted her from a shelter in Indiana. Her story was so sad, its amazing she can still love people. She was originally trained as a show dog, then abused and locked in a warehouse with no food or water. She still has scars from the open sores she got from the hard floor. She bounced back really fast, though. If you run towards her and yell, she sinks into herself and either snaps or runs. My neighbors 4 year old brother did just that and had to get stitches in his lip. They were going to get rid of her, but like everything else in that house, never got around to it. I love dalmations! They aren't my favorite breed, but they're close. I prefer (a)German Sheperds, (b)border collies or (c) golden retrievers. I still love dalations, though. Especially Shilo.

[captain]

I have two Dals. They are quite different in nature, but they both have the Dally ways.

They LOVE and HAVE to be part of the family. You cannot leave them outside all the time, day and night - (mind you, most dogs don't like that). ANYWAY, my two are inside if I am home, and love it.
They have to be exercised, walked, something everyday, or they get abit naughty.

My male LOVES everyone - he is a social butterfly. Doesn't mind kids, dogs, people, anything (except CATS), not sure why.
My female AVOIDS everyone, except me and hubbie. She will make friends, but she has to do it on HER terms, in her own time. She will simply walk away from you when you try to befriend her, but ignore her and she comes right on over.
She is not fond of kids (mainly because they RUN UP to her) and she doesn't like that.

They are beautiful, but are a lot of work. They just love to be near you, and you have to be prepared for that.

[Suki Wingy]

Captain, your male is an example of the more modern temperament. A result of breeding for pets and show not working ability over the years, yet still great dogs.

[Reachoutrescue]

I have a Dalmation mix. He is great. We rescued him from a puppy mill distributor. He is a wonderful dog. His name is Scruff....

Sometimes he thinks he is a cat and takes their toys!


Here he is watching our rescue cats play.


What a handsome boy!!


Scruff and my son Austin...they are best friends.


Just saying "HI".


Scruff and Dave, just laying around.