Some facts to consider before buying a puppy 1. Dalmatians are not a small breed, An average male weighs up to 65 pounds and stands 24 inches at the shoulder. A female may weigh 50 pounds and stand 22 inches at the shoulder. Some Dalmatians grow even larger.
Dalmatians are family dogs, very intelligent, and strong minded.
Because they ae so bright, they gace a very small threshold for boredom and when ledt alone can get into mischief. For this reason, it is recommended that the Dalmatian be a house dog rather than a full time outdoors dog. Originally bred as guard dogs for the coaches of royalty, many Dals still take this responsibility seriously. Therefore obedience training is strongly recommended. They were also bred for endurance as they trotted along accompanying their master's coach.