Nothing can match the look of adoration in a Dalmatian's eyes when he looks lovingly at his human. Dalmatians are high energy dogs. This does not mean an owner has to be a marathon runner or provide a Dalmatian with a 50 acre backyard. It does mean they need regular exercise such as several long walks a day or some time to play in a fenced yard. However, they are also not backyard dogs.
Dalmatians are very intelligent.
They do not do well when left to grow up with no training. They respond very well to motivational training using positive reinforcement rather than pain avoidance. Dalmatians make excellent pets for older, well-behaved children. This statement was misinterpreted to mean Dalmatians were aggressive toward small children. A Dalmatian is high energy and grows rapidly.