{"data":{"slug":"dalmatian","name":"Dalmatian","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/dalmatian","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/dalmatian","also_known_as":["Dalmatian Dog","Dalmatiner","Dalmatinski pas"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"scenthound","label":"Scent Hound","fci_group":6,"fci_group_name":"Scent Hounds and Related Breeds"},"size":"Medium","origin":"Croatia","countries":["Croatia"],"height_cm":{"min":48.0,"max":58.0},"weight_kg":{"min":23.0,"max":32.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":11,"max":14},"temperament":["Energetic","Outgoing","Loyal","Playful","Sensitive"],"exercise_level":"High","wikipedia_views_60d":40623,"summary":"The spotted Dalmatian is an athletic, endurance-loving dog from Croatia, once a carriage escort and hunter and now a lively and loyal family companion.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/dalmatian-b44ff2321d-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/dalmatian-b44ff2321d-640.webp","width":768,"height":1024,"author":"Bradlien","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sun_Dog_Dalmatian.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T13:58:14Z","ratings":{"energy":5,"exercise":5,"grooming":2,"shedding":4,"trainability":3,"barking":3,"kids":3,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Short, fine, dense and smooth","colors":["White with black spots","White with liver spots","Lemon","Orange","Blue","Tricolour"],"fun_fact":"Dalmatian puppies are born plain white, and their spots appear within about ten days.","sections":{"overview":"The Dalmatian is a muscular, elegant dog with a white coat marked by dark spots. It has excellent stamina and was bred to keep up with horses and carriages over long distances.\n\nIt is a bright, active companion that thrives with owners who offer plenty of exercise and company.","history":"The breed is traced to Croatia and the historical region of Dalmatia. Early ancestors are thought to include pointer-type dogs and a spotted Great Dane. The Dalmatian worked as a hunting dog and became famous as a carriage dog, running beside horse-drawn coaches and firefighters' wagons.\n\nToday it is mainly a companion and show dog, recognised by the FCI and other kennel clubs.","appearance":"The Dalmatian is a well-balanced, muscular dog standing about 48 to 58 cm tall. The short, dense coat is pure white with round spots, usually black or liver.\n\nPuppies are born plain white and the spots appear in the first weeks, continuing to develop until about 18 months. Lemon, orange or other colours occur occasionally but vary in acceptance.","personality":"Dalmatians are lively, loyal and outgoing, often reserved with strangers. They love being part of the family and can be sensitive to harsh handling.\n\nThey are intelligent and playful but can be boisterous when young. Without enough activity and company they may become restless or destructive.","care":"A Dalmatian needs vigorous daily exercise such as running, hiking or cycling alongside you. Early socialisation and positive training help channel its energy.\n\nGrooming is easy, with a weekly rub with a hound mitt, but the short bristly hairs shed year-round and weave into fabric. The coat has little oil and little doggy odour. Owners should limit purine-rich foods.","health":"Deafness is notable, with roughly one in five dogs deaf in one or both ears, so BAER hearing testing is advised. The breed can develop hyperuricemia leading to urinary stones and gout, as well as skin allergies, sun-related skin problems and autoimmune thyroiditis."},"recognition":{"fci_number":153,"fci_standard_url":"https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/153.html","akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dalmatian/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalmatian_dog","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17504","wikipedia_revision":1380301788},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:30Z"}}}