Unfortunately many of these puppies were bought on impulse and have been abandoned to shelters and rescue groups. A concerted effort was made as the movie was released to provide information that would enable prospective owners to determine whether or not a Dalmatian was the right breed for them. Attempts were made to show both the pros and cons of Dalmatian ownership. The media, however, picked up on some of this information and completely changed the intent so that a very negative picture of the breed emerged. We would like to clear up some of these misconceptions.
Dalmatians are extremely loyal and loving.
Dalmatians need to be part of the family. They want to sleep in your bedroom, follow you from room to room as you move about the house, and spend all their time in your company. They are extremely devoted and but without proper socialization and training can become territorial. Nothing can match the look of adoration in a Dalmatian's eyes when he looks lovingly at his human. Dalmatians are high energy dogs.