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Inside The Mind Of A Dalmatian
from:Although Dalmatians love to ride in the car to just about anywhere, they're not back seat dogs in any other sense of the word. Their inner world contains wonders around every corner and no dangers that are quicker, tougher or smarter than they are. A Dalmatian is not a "porch dog" that sits and looks at a guest or visitor until some unknown cue prompts it to get up and investigate or greet. They are instantly curious about nearly everything and won't hesitate to go see what's up.
The Dalmatian breed standard calls for poise and alertness, and a stable, outgoing, and dignified temperament. You should understand that this translates into a dog that does not go wagging up to any stranger and lick them up one side and down the other. This means that when a Dalmatian meets strangers, he usually prefers to go up to them at his own pace, investigating fairly thoroughly before becoming the wagging, silly bouncing friend.
Many people are so taken with the dog's looks and bright expression that they forget introductions and manners. They'll rush up to the dog, arms and hands extended, bending down, with body language that says to the dog, "I want to grab you and pet you and touch you." The Dalmatian understands the body language to say "I want to grab you and hold you in one place and prevent you from moving around me and checking me out while I check you out."
Throughout early history, the Dalmatian was bred to take control of the streets and make judgments on whether things were safe or not for the horses and masters. You can't make judgments while you're being held in one spot and examined. This isn't to say that the Dalmatian's instincts should dictate your routines, or that he can't be trained to be appropriately sociable; however, they are more likely to meet someone by going through the steps of investigation and judgment before acting like a wagging fool.
What if they don't like someone after investigation? Sometimes this happens, and most of the time it's for reasons the owners can't comprehend. When this occurs, it's rarely an aggressive scene. The Dalmatian's reaction is more likely to be one of avoidance, perhaps a quiet grumble or groaning and a move to the next room, from which he can keep an eye on things until the stranger leaves. Your first impression as an owner is to feel like scolding your dog for unsociable behavior the Dalmatian's judgment has always turned out to have an element of soundness.
Inside The Mind Of A Dalmatian
Although Dalmatians love to ride in the car to just about anywhere, theyand#39;re not back seat dogs in any other sense of the word Their inner world contains wonders around every corner and no dangers that are quicker, tougher or smarter than they are A Dalmatian is not a "porch dog" that sits and looks at a guest or visitor until some unknown cue prompts it to get up and investigate or greet The.....More on Dalmatian Life Span
The Right Food For Your Dalmatian: Part 1
Having the proper nutrition is one of the most important aspects of raising a healthy Dalmatian and yet it is often the source of controversy among breeders, veterinarians, pet owners and dog food manufacturers All Dalmatians are susceptible to forming life threatening urinary tract "stones" though these can be effectively managed with diet Although susceptibility to forming these "stone.....More on Dalmatian Life Span
The Right Food For Your Dalmatian: Part 2
Compared to other types of breeds, Dalmatians possess a very unique metabolism They handles purines, the parent substance for the uric acid compounds found in certain meat and vegetable proteins, more like humans and apes than like other dogs Dalmatians will not thrive on diets high in purines, and some will develop serious, life threatening health problems or die prematurely as a result of su.....More on Dalmatian Life Span
Dalmatians and Demodicosis
Demodex mites are present on the skin of all dogs but in some animals born with a defective immune system the numbers increase and begin to cause problems Dalmatians are usually cited as one of the most common breeds affected with this condition Although it is thought to be genetically transmitted, the mode of transmission has never been conclusively demonstrated Most cases of demodicos.....More on Dalmatian Life Span
The Melody Breed of the Dalmatian
Melody Dalmatians have been in existence since 1964, during which time their owners, Jack and Beth White, have produced several Best in Show dogs, five Top Ten Dogs, one Dalmatian Club of America National Specialty Best in Specialty Show winner, two National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex winners, and too many Specialty winners to count They won Best in Futurity the first year it was held in Chi.....More on Dalmatian Life Span
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