my friend recently game me a dalmation, when i checked the pictures on google, they seemed to look quite different than the one i have....
his spots are really small..
he looks pretty fat
and all he does is jump on my leg..nothing else!
how can i know if he's full dalmation or half something else.....
i have no experience with dogs....
2006-10-25 10:57:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
if anyone can please add a link that shows all kinds of mixed breeds of dogs
2006-10-25 11:05:00 · update #1
He sounds like a mixed breed. However, Dalmation's spots are not large to begin with. It's also possible that he just needs to lose a few pounds.
Cheers,
Rosefern
2006-10-25 10:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A trip to the vet should tell you if he is full blooded. I have to wonder how old he is. Obedience classes should also help with the jumping and training. I always train my puppies with treats. To stop the jumping when he jumps before his feet can land on you, bring your knee up into his chest (You don't have to knee him hard), and in a stern voice say no. Or use a choker collar and make him sit, pull back on the collar and say sit, then praise with a treat and petting all the while saying good boy. Just a few tips. Each dog is different and training for each dog can vary.
2006-10-25 11:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by misstigeress 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i had a dalmation about 10 years ago. if you look on the roof of their mouth it will also have spots. dalmations have a very short attention span and also need alot of attention. think of them as a big baby.
2006-10-25 11:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by angelgurll1972 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your vet, talk to a breeder - they will have the answers you seek!!!
As for jumping on your leg...that is a training issue. Some obedience training for you and your dog would be a good idea!
2006-10-25 10:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by kaosullivan1973 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also depends on the age of the dog. dalmations are not born with spots. they develop as the dog grows.
2006-10-25 11:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lilypie99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's just chubby.
And maybe the small spots are examples of his "faults."
There's no way to really know if he's of great quality unless you know where he's from, I mean, what is pedigree is like.
2006-10-25 11:07:36 · answer #6 · answered by clouds 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like he is really a pig. Check with the local vet
2006-10-25 10:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by sceptre73 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a dna test done or ask your friend to look at the papers
2006-10-25 11:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may be mixed with something else,and they will look differnt at ages maybe ask a breeder in your area to look at him.
2006-10-25 11:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by switchplate2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can't tell from your description...dalmatian spots can be different sizes and colors...you'd have to give a picture...
2006-10-25 10:58:57 · answer #10 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋