Bred for endurance, Dalmatians can outlast other breeds. To level of hocks.
Dalmatians are the only dogs that have the facial muscles to actually smile.
The Dalmatian just might be the dog for you. These are considered major faults in their breeding and can disqualify a Dalmatian for show purposes. Their average weight is somewhere between 40-70 pounds, with females generally smaller than males. Many Dalmatian owners have allowed their dogs to become larger than accepted breed standard and today, it's not surprising to find some males weighing in at as much as 90 pounds. Because of their work history, Dalmatians are bred larger in Great Britain than they are in the United States.