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Doc Helladay unregistered |
posted 01-24-2003 05:47 AM
I was just wondering if anyone has dalmations and if their temperment is good around children. I noticed in another post someone had mentioned they had one in their neighborhood that was really mean. My son wants to get my g-baby going on 3 now. They have been talking about it for over a year. My grand-daughter is very good around animals, and she was around my nitro that I lost back in july, but he was so good natured Thanks Doc~ IP: Logged |
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kipper unregistered |
posted 01-24-2003 11:02 PM
Hi Doc, Sounds like you have a wild one over there.haha well I am a trainer and I have come across some pretty big dalmation problems personally. One caution I have for you is to buy one from a very good breeder. The problem with Dalmations is there is such a high demand for them since 101 dalmations that puppy mills (farms) have inbred them so bad to meet the demand and make money that they can have some serious tempermant problems. And please never buy one from a pet stor or a rescue if you have a very young child. If you need help finding a good breeder I can tryt to assist you. Kipper IP: Logged |
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nern Member  Posts: 473 |
posted 01-24-2003 11:38 PM
 
Doc, My aunt has a dalmation that grew up with 6 small children. The dog is great...they have never had a problem. She is very protective of them though...she has almost nipped me a few times. IP: Logged |
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PITBULL_PRINCESS1979 Member Posts: 414 |
posted 01-25-2003 05:56 PM
I MYSELF HAVE NEVER HAD A DALMATION BEFORE.I HAVE HEARD THEY ARE AGGRESSIVE,BUT I REALLY DO NOT KNOW.YOU CAN NEVER JUDGE A DOG BY THE NAME OF ITS BREED.BECAUSE THERE ARE GOOD AND BAD IN EVERY BREED.IF I WERE YOU I WOULD DO ALL THE RESEARCH I COULD BEFORE BUYING ANY BREED.AND WHEN YOU DO GET A DOG,PUT IT THREW THE PROPER TRAINNING. IP: Logged |
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Pauline Member Posts: 119 |
posted 01-25-2003 10:35 PM
I know only one wee ittle factoid, that 1 in 4, are born deaf. Genetics. God bless. IP: Logged |
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Hercumer unregistered |
posted 02-03-2003 01:30 AM
Dalmations tend to have a very mixed reputation. Our family has had a few dalmations in the past and some have been bad, and some have been great. My mother had one that was very friendly and sweet to close family and friends, but was somewhat aggressive towards strangers. Unfortunately she was deaf which is all too common in Dalmations. I had another Dalmation that just died a couple of years ago that was the sweetest dog regardless of whether she knew you or not. I grew up with the dog from when my siblings and I were very young and we never had a problem with her even when we picked on her (like most kids do). I think the biggest thing is if you buy from a reputable breeder or not. IP: Logged |
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PetloversinIdaho Member Posts: 14 |
posted 02-06-2003 09:34 PM
No they are not good kid dogs. I had one when my kids were younger and he was still a puppy. I had to get ride of hime because he got mean and aggresive with my children. Hope all works out. IP: Logged |
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doc helladay unregistered |
posted 02-07-2003 07:31 AM
Thank you for your replies  I had done research on the breed a year ago, but I wanted to hear from owners first hand. Doc~2003 IP: Logged |
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