Dalmador

United States

Labrador Retriever and Dalmatian

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1980s

Brown

Black

Brown
White
Black

The coat of a Dalmador dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

5-10 puppies per pregnancy

A Dalmador can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Dalmadors 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 Dalmador 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Patellar Luxation
Kidney Stones

Deafness

X-Rays
Urinalysis
ECG
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
Blood Tests and Analysis

Dalmadors are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Dalmador 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.

The Dalmador dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

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

Dalmadors tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Jogging, Running, Walk, Training, Bath time, Play, Fetch, Swim, Run, Playing fetch, Guarding Home, Walks, Cuddles, Walking, Learning, Swimming

Medium

Dalmadors are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

12 miles / week

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

120 minutes

In general most Dalmadors usually need at least 120 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 Dalmador is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Weekly

Dalmador 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

Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

3 cups

For an average 54-80 pound (24 - 36 kg) Dalmador 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.

$2.10 - $2.70 / day

The average cost of a Dalmador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

$55 - $73 / month

The average per month expenses of a Dalmador is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

The Dalmador breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Dalmador in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Dalmadors living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

A Dalmadors 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

Dalmadors are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

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

Dalmadors 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.

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

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