Dalmatians thrive on the activity associated with children in a normal, busy household. With the Dalmatian's exuberant personality and his athletic ability, he is well-suited to a variety of activities. They also excel in many of the other performance activities, including tracking, obedience, scent hurdle, fly-ball, and road trials. There are also activities for Dals in herding, lure coursing, hunting, and pet therapy. As with any breed of dog, there are a few health-related issues with Dalmatians.
Dalmatians have a unique uric acid metabolism.
High levels of uric acid excretion in their urine, can make kidney and bladder stone formation a possibility. By paying attention to the dog's diet and providing plentiful water, the knowledgeable owner can usually prevent such problems. In the rare, severe cases of stones, established medical treatments are available. Acquiring a Dalmatian As with any canine acquisition, studying the breed and its characteristics beforehand will ensure that you and the Dalmatian seem right for each other. There are several books on the Dalmatian, the foremost of which is The Official Book of the Dalmatian written by the Dalmatian Club of America, and published by TFH Publications.