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Question by Nicole
Submitted on 1/27/2004
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What is the life expectancy of a dalmation?

Answer by Di
Submitted on 3/30/2004
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At http://www.rescueeverydog.org/Dalmation breed.html, it states that the average life span for Dalmatians is 12 years.

Answer by doiwantadal
Submitted on 4/15/2004
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is a dal a good guard and loyal companion to the infirmed

Answer by Chika
Submitted on 4/22/2004
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Yes Dalmations are good guard dogs, but friendly too. They will bark at strangers as it they would bite them, but once you are near to them they will be docile. They are the perfect companions. They love there masters but at times are ignoring them too.

Answer by danielle
Submitted on 5/2/2004
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dear Stephanie i sorry today i miss you today

Answer by deleki
Submitted on 9/15/2004
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Our dalmation 13yrs young is having numerous urination problems...no control. She is very housebroken and this problem just started a month ago. I'm afraid the end is near...any input? She has a visit to the vet next week but I'm so afraid the news will be bleek.

Answer by steve
Submitted on 11/27/2004
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i just want to say that, i had a dalmation for 11 years. i just put him to sleep today (his hind legs went out, and his bowls became very bad). he was the most loyal, best dog i have ever had. he never ran away even though i would let him run around on his own, and if i some how lost him he would return to my house on his own. not to mention he was very smart, and very friendly to my other dog (a mini pincher). he couldnt go 1 night without sleeping in my bed, thats how loyal he was.

Answer by Twinkletoes
Submitted on 12/9/2004
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Why do Dalmationshave spots

Answer by ojr
Submitted on 3/13/2005
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are you sure its 12 yrs??

Answer by steven
Submitted on 6/1/2005
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are Dalmatians good guard dogs

Answer by Pedro
Submitted on 8/23/2005
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Puppy dogs are fun, they bark and are soft. I like puppies.

Answer by Diane
Submitted on 9/10/2005
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Our beloved Dal, Cindi, lived to be 14 yr and 8 months

Answer by viv
Submitted on 9/19/2005
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Puppy to dog.

Answer by mac
Submitted on 10/7/2005
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is it true most dalmations are deaf??

Answer by anna
Submitted on 11/19/2005
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what is that for? geeze! this is Q&A about dalmations! not talking to eachother!!!!!

Answer by Tina
Submitted on 1/20/2006
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I have the most wonderful Dal, her name is Penny. She just turned 9 years old. I took her to the Vet yesterday (she had arthritus and needed to be re-checked). The Dr. did some blood work (because of her age) and discovered the early stages of kidney disease. Is this a common problem with Dalmations?

Answer by rln1994
Submitted on 7/21/2006
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my Dal was 15 and one month when he died. He bite if he hated, loved when he was loved. Mine, loved me and never ignored me. At 15 he waited till I came at 4 Am to die in my arms!!!!!!!!

Answer by Linda
Submitted on 3/24/2007
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My beloved Mindy girl. It has been almost two days since I had to let you go. You were so sick and you still were a wonderful friend and pet. You were about the most perfect dog anyone could ever hope for. I rescued you and you paid me back 1000 fold. You were born in Nov. 1992 and you died on March 22, 2007, so you had a long life and it was probably because you knew how very much I loved you, would miss you and needed you and still do. I miss you every minute of my waking hours. The pain is about unbearable. I hope it gets better, but I will never forget you. Mindy, oh sweet Mindy. You were one in a million. I love you and always will!

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Answer by how much does a dalmation weigh
Submitted on 3/26/2006
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1000 lbs.

Answer by jess
Submitted on 8/4/2006
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are dalmasions a dog that are a really good dogs to have as a pet

Answer by Emmy Em
Submitted on 8/29/2006
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My dalmatian is 14+, love them and give them good food and you can get a lot of miles on them!

Answer by gooch
Submitted on 10/23/2006
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i love dalmations completle i want one are they good pets

Answer by katie
Submitted on 12/30/2006
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dalmations make good companions but they usually die young, does anyone know why?