The Dalmatian is an active, energetic dog that enjoys lots of exercise.
Dalmatians are people-like and people oriented.
They do best when given the opportunity to spend lots of time with and around their families. If a Dal is what you crave, be prepared to make him a part of your life, both outdoors and indoors. Bred to run for hours under, or alongside the axle of a horse-drawn coach, most Dalmatians do not tire easily. However, they do poorly as full-time outdoor dogs. They are the clowns of Dogdom.