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Dalmatian Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Dalmatian traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Dalmatian dog
  • API trait row: Dalmatian
  • Weight range: 45.0-70.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: easier to train, more protective, more playful

Dalmatian traits

TraitDalmatian
Good with children3/5
Good with other dogs3/5
Shedding4/5
Grooming needs2/5
Drooling2/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers4/5
Playfulness4/5
Protectiveness4/5
Trainability4/5
Energy4/5
Barking3/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Dalmatian
large size, light grooming		$880/yr$180/yr$61/mo$1,792/yr

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