Once upon a time, a Disney film called “101 Dalmatians” was released in the early 90’s, and it triggered the demand of these black and white spotted dogs. Kids nagged their parents to buy them one. Sure enough, the parents gave in, and were said to be “in total panic to acquire these puppies,” according to an article by Mireya Navarro on the New York Times.
What makes these dogs special, aside from their spots, of course? Let’s get to know more about these dogs.
Basic facts
The Dalmatian is a medium-sized dog with a sleek, muscular body and a graceful appeal. Males reach around 23 inches tall, while females reach about 22 inches. They weigh an average of 45 to 60 pounds (or 20 to 27 kilograms). They live an average lifespan of 10 to 12 years.
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However, most families may have figured out that the Dalmatians they bought as presents for their kids were not in line with the dog’s high energy and excessive shedding plus the effects of overbreeding which resulted in genetic defects such as deafness and urinary tract issues, that may have caused the surge in abandoned dogs.
Leslie Isom, a spokeswoman with the Humane Society of the United States, said it was “exactly what [they] had feared.” She adds, “ ''What we're trying to get across is that Dalmatians require a tremendous amount of time and energy and these are things that a family with small children may not
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• This breed may not be the best choice for kids, unless you get a puppy to grow up with your children
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The truth is this dog species always appears like they constantly have a smile on their faces. With short and stout legs, short tails and ears, they come in a variety of colors -- the most common being a mix of black and brown. As is basic with their breed, they do not require much grooming. Their coat is short, thick and smooth - they may be said to be
Title: The Reason Behind Our Countries Homeless Cats and Dogs Specific Purpose: To inform about the three reasons why there is a large amount of homeless cats and dogs in the U.S. Thesis: Sadly, there are just over 70 million homeless dogs and cats in America and with the knowledge given today, there is a number of facts that can help people become more aware of the problem. Introduction: Attention Getter: Who of you here have a cat or a dog? How about 45 cats or dogs?
Dogs are being bought for a playmate for a little while, then stuck in the backyard when they are sick of looking at it. Dogs are being bought to play out on a big, open farm, but don’t get attention and become very lonely. Dogs are also being used to show off and used to win prizes.
Dog breeding started in the mid 1800’s. When it was evident by 1884 that this hobby was taking off the American Kennel club was formed. When the showing of purebred dogs started it was for sporting breeds. It was a way for hunters to get the best of the best hunting dogs. When it started to become a popular pastime for the upper class there began to be some arguments on how the AKC should be running the dog shows. The upper class was upset at how some of the hunting dogs
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