The hair has barbed ends and sticks to everything. Daily brushing keeps shedding to a minimum but there is no way to stop it altogether. If anyone ever finds a way to create an energy source from Dalmatian hair, the multiple Dal household will be rich beyond their imagination. Many people with allergies find they are allergic to Dalmatians. Fastidious housekeepers or those fond of wearing black and navy unadorned by short white hairs may find the breed unsuitable.
Dalmatians have a uric acid anomaly that can lead to the formation of urate stones.
This occurs more frequently in males than in females. For this reason it is necessary to feed a low purine diet. Foods such as organ meats, game meats etc. are highest in purines. Beef, poultry, and lamb are high in purines. Cheese, eggs, and most vegetables are low in purines.