Dalmatians need very life span grooming, but they do shed quite a lot. Regular brushing can help control it and shedding will be worst during certain times of the year, but be ware that they do shed. A healthy Dalmatian requires bathing no more than a few times year, unless he has investigated something particularly smelly or messy. The Dalmatian s skin has oil glands that protect the coat and keep it water resistant. Over bathing removes the natural oil.
Dalmatians are high energy dogs who like to exercise.
They make excellent walking, running, roller-blading and biking partners. Though a large fenced yard is nice. Many of our adoptive families keep their Dals happy and healthy in apartments and condos by providing them with plenty of daily activity. You can expect to spend at least 30 minutes a day exercising your Dalmatian. Dalmatian are, in general good with children and make fine family pets.