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Vanessa, you already made a video with a dalmatian 💀 why would you lie about something like that
Freya was a Dalmatian mix, I've never groomed a purebred 😀
Oh good save, Vanessa! 😂
Milena, you could have said: Vanessa, I think I have seen a video of a Dalmatian before. I am sure Vanessa and others would appreciate polite and kind comments and inquiries. 😊
This is just plain rude. Who made you the judge of videos made? Get some manners.
@@marieslabbert6009 :)) OMG !!!!
I just wanted to say thank you. In one of your videos you pointed out that if a cat is panting, he is very very stressed. My 16 yo cat has been a bit ill lately and I had to give him medicine. One day he just freaked out and didn't want the medicine and I saw him panting so I stopped trying to give it to him. My vet had said that at his age if he gets stressed he could have a heart attack but they didn't tell me what to look for. Your video could have very well saved my kitty's life! Thank you!
Wise of you to pay close attention! I hope your kitty will be well again soon. 🙏💙
@@marianneb.7112 Thank you so much! He is doing better but I'm still keeping a close eye on him. 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
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probably would've gotten the information even faster if you just googled it rather than randomly coming upon it in a youtube video. Glad your cat is fine though or hope it will be fine.
@@theresnothinghereatall honestly I didn't even think about it. I wasn't googling anything. I didn't think he was in any distress until that one moment. And I remembered what Vanessa said. I'm just happy I did. In my younger days I probably wouldn't have thought of it.
Dalmatians are definitely not a first time owner dog, I do wish with proper education more people would be willing to try them. They're sweet pups if trained properly
100% this. One of my first dogs and it was a nightmare!
They're such an iconic breed and they look so cool, but now I get why I barely see them at all.
my neighbors own a Dalmatian. Untrained, unsocialized, stays indoors for over 6 hours alone daily, gets 1 hour of exercise and interaction daily at best...told the owners to seek professional help multiple times, only to be ignored. dog attack mine twice, after which I pressed charges and informed local authorities, because they wouldn't learn otherwise...
For any dog but especially Dalmatians you need an ethical breeder that looks for temperament when breeding. Dalmatians can have a bad rep for being aggressive. I have now had the pleasure of having two Dalmatians in my life both sweethearts, but I’ve seen the horror stories. But I’ve noticed more horror stories are preluded by overbreeding and popularity.
My sister has a Dalmatian cattle dog mix and he’s so sweet but he has a lot of energy and requires a lot of attention.
That is one beautiful dalmatian. I grew up with a dalmatian and I can attest to their high energy and willfulness. He never allowed my siblings and I to fight. Once the voices got to loud, he'd bark and snarl. We'd all stop arguing to turn and look at him. And promptly forget what we were talking about.
My stepbrother had a dalmatian, Diamond, that I kind of inherited when our parents got together. She was an escape artist and thought "get back here!" was the best game ever. Such a bratty little baby, lol
Our dalmatian was a handful for the first 4 years and then some light went on and she was just wonderful. Smart dogs. She lived 15 years. She adored the kids. And they hug, something I've noticed wasn't unique to just our dalmatian...front paws on your shoulder and head snuggled in the neck. I miss her.
@@zarahmclauren1459 I’ve been wondering about that actually! Funny how some dogs love it and others just don’t get it or seem to not like it.
@@thatvalensteingirl Aww. Did she she hang her low and tease you like come and get me? Dogs are so smart & intuitive like that socially, it’s wild & such a joy.
I live in Dalmatia🗿
My grandpa had a Dalmatian mix, he was the most intelligent and distinguished gentledog. When my grandpa had a heart attack, he went to the neighbors house and started barking asking for help. We know Darky and my grandpa are know taking some good long walks in heaven.
Sorry, I can’t edit for some reason. Beautiful story*
I did some research and found that the reason dalmatians are firehouse mascots is firefighters used carriages instead of trucks in the old days, and the dogs would run alongside the horses to guard them. As you can probably guess horses are afraid of fires and the dogs act as kinda an emotional support for them too. I wonder why the dogs aren't afraid of fires like the horses though 🤔 Anyways, these working animals are amazing!
That is true. Also the Dalmatian has a very acute sense of smell and was used to find victims trapped in burning buildings
Might be that it's easier to train a dog out of fear than it is to train a horse due to the fact that horses are prey animals?
Horses are prey animals, so they tend to be skiddish.
I had a friend who owned 2 Dalmatians, both of the dogs were deaf. He told me about how some Dalmatians are born deaf, and how some of these deaf dogs who are purchased or adopted by ignorant people often end up being abused because the human doesn’t realize the dog is deaf. They lose their patience with “this stupid dog!” My friend knew AMSLAN, and trained his deaf doggos strictly with hand signals. He hated thee”101 Dalmatians” movies because they prompted people to get a Dalmatian without knowing anything about the breed. He told me if you want a Dalmatian pup, just wait until after Christmas when many of those who were bought as Christmas gifts end up in shelters.
Dogs have been living with humans much longer than horses and the instinctive fear of the smell of smoke would have been bred out of them long ago, because we always had fires near us. Bonfires, fireplaces, candles etc. Dogs who are afraid of those couldn't have lived with us.
Unfortunately, one of the reasons why Dalmatians have so many health issues was due to the success of 101 Dalmatians. When the movie came out, everyone wanted a dalmatian, so to meet with demands, there was a ton of overbreeding without any control. There were health problems with the breed prior to the movies release but the mass demand after the movie made those issues much worse
I didn't know that. Is that in USA? Here in Croatia (where the breed is from) they don't seem to have that many health issues.
@@Reulon That makes sense. There is almost always more genetic diversity in any animal (breed) where they originally come from. Then combine less diversity in all the other places with bad breeding and you have a recipe for disaster for the dogs' health. Sad but true.
The same happened in a lesser degree with Cocker Spaniels after Lady and the Tramp, but thankfully it also upped the desire for "cute" mutts too.
That is why deafness is so common in US Dalmations. If you just don't breed dogs with blue eyes the rate of deafness declines substantially but breeders who only care about producing lots of puppies, that will inevitably wind up in pounds to be euthanized when the cute puppy turns into an unmanageable dog because no one should ever get a pet based on how it looks, simply do not care.
After the big Dalmatian boom after 101 Dalmatian (it was the live action movie) there were a lot of Dalmatians in the pounds and rescue organizations. I love Dalmatians, I just don’t have the lifestyle they need, as well as they don’t meet my needs for a Service Dog. That’s why I have a Great Dane. If more people considered what their needs and limitations were before getting a puppy, there’d be a lot less dogs in the pound.
We had our dalmatian for 16 years. She was a wonderful addition to our family and is still very much missed. Nearly 5 years after her passing and we still find her hair around!
Absolutely
Same, it’ll be 20 years this coming Sept since he passed. Miss him dearly, he was literally my brother.
That means you didn’t vaccum
Dalmatian owner here! Love to see Hank getting groomed. Bathing can be a lot of work but thankfully, Dals repel dirt. They definitely shed A LOT though and require daily brushing to keep it to a minimum. Most importantly, there is a project in the Dalmatian breeding community to improve the urinary issues they can get. We have many breeders in Canada who are working on what is called LUA Dalmatians (Low Uric Acid) to lessen the likelihood of bladder stones. A testament to quality breeders improving the breed.
I love hearing stories like this; thank you for sharing your knowledge of the Canadian breeders working to lessen Dalmatians' urinary issues.
I had a Dalmatian. I was brushing him outside one day when my friend was over. The fur coming off of him was ridiculous. My friend gave him the moniker of "Dandelion Dog" referring to the puffball stage of the dandelion. It was accurate. I lost him almost 12 years ago and I think there is still fur from him in my house. He will never be gone. 🙂
@@bevd7859we have labs and recently lost our 2 boys. I swear I'm still finding their remains in the truck, couch, crevices. 🥴
my dalmatians used to lean on the large speakers in my parents room and then leave like and imprint of their body in shedded white dog hair stuck to the front of the speakers. We also almost never work something that was all black because it would be so easy to see all the damn hair.
That's a new breed I can support! Ok, I can get on board with breeding when things like this happen!
I'm a professional dog trainer in Manchester NH USA. I'm proud to say that I have had the privilege of training a deaf Dalmatian puppy. He was fantastic and is now a emotional support dog. ☺️
After reading some of these comments, I was wondering about Support Dogs. Thank you for the clarification.
I have an old, good friend that lives in that area and always had Dalmatians - he was a runner himself.
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@@laurenreinhold7266 Closed during Lockdown. It's now the Goat lol
Ayo I'm in Derry and my Chihuahua won't ever shut up. Can you make him a chill Chihuahua in his last years?
My mom found a scientist who had backbred the Dalmatian to eliminate some of the health issues. The dog, Bailey, is one of four test tube puppies in the first generation to be AKC certified. She is very smart but also very territorial. Dalmatians need a lot of training to get past that but, since they were bred to protect horses and carriages.
The Backcross Project! I've been loosely keeping track of it for years.
cool
😮 I am Intrigued
Oh thank goodness the backcross dogs are being accepted by the AKC now. I know there was a project in Europe that used outcrossing to some closely related breeds to eliminate their bladder stone problems and it was wildly successful. When that happened, some breeders and breed organizations decried the dogs as "mutts" even though after a few generations, the resulting dogs were indistinguishable from any other dalmatians AND they were no longer suffering from urinary issues. In really hopeful this project produces similar results here, even if some people will be too stubborn to understand it's a good thing.
@@GaleneIanthe reminds me of the project where snouts were bred back into pugs but even though it improves their breathing people still object to it
We have a broken one, he literally wants to do nothing but nap on the couch all day and will get sassy if he gets woken up while he is napping. He is so laid back and chill 90% of the time and really only gets annoyed at the other dogs.
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I have a greyhound who loves to do canicross with me, needs a long walk every day, has figured out how to open doors and will destroy everything in her path if I don't give her heavy exercise several times a week. I think our dogs might have switched souls
mine were a little broken too i think; one would try to eat every single thing we weren't actively guarding,( including, most notably: three of my dad's birthday cakes, a gingerbread house+train, several packs of gum and like almost half of a pound of Hershey kisses) despite dal's reputation for sensitive stomachs. The other one was fully deaf and literally did not give a shit about any other dogs besides ours, she was also incredibly well trained, my grandfather used to walk her around the property without a lead and she would stay with him the entire time(Please don't walk your dogs without leads/leashes, no matter how well trained they are. I disagreed with my grandfather about walking her without one especially since she was deaf. I just mean she never ran off and would always check us for directions.)
Thanks not broken, that's the default setting 😂
@j.pnewcomer1069 boss is also so food motivated and will literally eat anything including plastic bottles. We call him our goat but he has the weakest stomach so everything makes him sick. We can't give him anything but he wants everything. Lol
I have to give Hank's owners credit for training him to be well behaved. Plus, Hank did very well for his 1st grooming session.
As a Dalmatian owner who has had them for over 25 years, it brought me so much joy to see one on your channel! They are and always will be my favorite breed! ❤️ Hank is SO handsome!!
Agreed❤
Wasn't there a rise in buying them after the first real-life 101 dalmatian movies? without people knowing how to care for them
@@velvety2006 yes there was and because of that high demand for them, a lot of unqualified people were breeding them. This is definitely a breed that is prone to behavioral issues because of their high energy and intelligence, so when people overbred them, it led to a lot of abandoned Dalmatians because people had no idea how demanding the breed is. They require a ton of exercise, they shed year round, and they are fiercely loyal, so they require proper training. Definitely not a breed for a first time dog owner. But they also love their family more than anything, are hilarious, and extremely intelligent! Not to mention they’re absolutely gorgeous! As with any breed, people just need to research before choosing. ☺️
Do you still get visits from Cruella De Ville?
@@DarkReanimation If they still do, might i suggest a vat of molasses? Seems to be her weakness
My friend adopted a Dalmatian from a city rescue. For some reason, he really took to me. Taking him to the vet one day, he decided he needed to sit in the drivers seat. Of course, I was occupying it at the time. There was a police officer right beside us. Watching me valiantly trying to get Perry to move over, he put his window down and asked if the dog had a license. I quipped he didn’t need one as I was just teaching him the basics. We laughed our way right down the road! And yes, they are as gloriously beautiful in person as they are in videos!
That's a top tier joke right there and sweet story ☺️☺️
Thank you for your educational comments about dogs, specific breeds, and responsible ownership. Too often we forget that dogs are another species, deserving our respect.
Got a free purebred years ago from a breeder that could not sell the litter. Picked the one that stayed on my lap when I picked her up, when the others jumped right down. She was the best, and was great with our baby that came a few years later. I was lucky to get the exception to how many behave. The bladder thing was true…we always put water in her food, like milk in cereal. She’d actually wait for the water before eating.
Headstrong is an understatement. They actually have selective hearing so getting them to listen can be a major challenge. Hank’s owners have clearly done a fantastic job training him given that he listened to everything you and the cameraman said to him.
None of what you said is true
@@holmes1956O there was a Dal at the dog park, muzzled just in case as he got snippy sometimes, and I have a beagle. my beagle came up to me after a few calls when it was time to go home, and this guy's Dal was trotting around doing whatever it liked without a care in the world. it would look up to the owner, so we knew he heard, but he didn't care as he wanted to keep playing. for a beagle to have better recall than any dog is a miracle, so I can believe Dals have selective hearing. just like Dobermans, Dals are smart thinking dogs. without proper training, they will question the human in the house just who exactly is boss and some nasty results can follow. thankfully, I think only experienced owners have taken up owning Dals, so while they are known for their aggression and bites, it's not as bad as it could be and certainly not common with proper breeding and socializing.
@@TeenDream888 thats poor training. There is no such thing in any dog as selective hearing. Humans yes not animals. The owner of the dal is just not a good dog parent. I have had 7 dals and 2 were rescues that were said to be untrainable. Both very obedient/calm and controllable
I’m fairly certain the ‘selective hearing’ is a joke amongst us Dally owners. I own a Dalmatian and I can confirm even after 2 solid years of constant training it hasn’t trained mine out of his ‘selective hearing’ 😂 he knows what is right and wrong, he has proven this on many occasions, they’re extremely clever dogs and can pick up almost any command in a matter of minutes.. but if he ain’t feeling it, he ain’t doing it… and that’s just Dalmatians for you! 😂
@@RwAllstar29 They are incredibly inbred dogs. That's why the deaf percentage is so high. It's not cool really.
We got a Dalmatian + something wooly at the shelter. She was incredibly smart, figured out how to open gates, Houdini out of a harness. VERY protective of the kids. I sure miss her.
Same. My dad made sure ours knew me and my sisters were to be protected. He saved us from rats more than once
Yep! Seemed like all our dalmatians learnt how to open doors themselves.
Got any stories of her being protective over the kids? ❤
My soul dog was a rescue lab/dalmatian mix. She was definitely headstrong, beautiful and psychotic, I miss her every day too. Much love to you and your lovely wooly baby. 💜
Dalmatians can have long hair too!
My sweetheart dalmatian unfortunately has severe idiopathic epilepsy and suffers so terribly that it has started affecting her other organs. We weren't aware of the breeder, as things arent as transparent in India and we basically rescued her. I am grateful for her and i hope that the love and care my family provides for her will give her a long life. This video was really nice to see as it reminded me of my pup. Thank you for your amazing videos Vanessa!
Hello 👋👋👋
I googled idiopathic epilepsy and you just answered a lifelong question of what was wrong with my family's first Dalmatian. The seizures made him progressively more aggressive towards me (and only me) for some reason, until eventually he had to be put down for everyone's sake.
@@KristianRobertsen that makes a lot of sense, behaviors change, specially in not managed properly and if your pup had cluster seizures that would make it 10 times worse. It's really unfortunate that due to bad breeding this is such a huge problem in dalmatians.
I have a 9 year old Dalmatian. Best dog ever. BUT, he's super intelligent, does need his daily walks, loves to play tug and chase, and that shedding is no joke. He only sheds like this once a year but it lasts for a full 12 months.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Dalmatian in person, they truly are beautiful Edit: omg hi all these likes and comments I did not think my comment would get far lol
Eh sì sono molto bellissimi e sono molto d'accordo con te ciao Kayla buona serata ❤️✨
I have. It stepped on my foot lol
I have never untill Halloween, one of the houses we went to had 2 of them, absolutely beautiful in person. I was in awe lol
I had, and it wasn't my best first encounter with a dog. I was visiting a friend who didn't tell me beforehand he had gotten a new dog. When the rolling gate opened, a dalmatian slightly taller than the one in this video jumped on me, her front pals reaching my chest. Thank GOD she was docile. I didn't even had time to scream like a little girl, the dog already was trying to lick my face. I wasn't all that confident on her afterwards, specially when my so called "friend" told me the Dalmatian had bitten the little Pinscher they had, because of jealousy, since both were females an only the little one was allowed inside home. Later that day I was doing a thing on his car, sitting on a stool and the Dalmatian came and started watching me from my back, about a yard away. No matter how much I yelled at her to go away she didn't move, I had to stand up to be obeyed, teaching me the lesson that dogs only respect size... In the end everything was okay, I played with her a lot afterwards, but that first encounter became printed in my memory forever, as the scariest/friendliest first encounter I had with a dog in my life.
My neighbour had two Dalmatians. Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie was an excellent dog. Great with animals and older kids. Clyde, not so much. They had 10 or 12 pups one year and then Clyde starting chasing their cattle. One of the cows was a known coyote killer and she did not appreciate Clyde trying to make her run. The pups were very sweet though. I got to visit them a lot to help socialize them with kids before they got old enough to be adopted.
We had a Dalmatian when I was in my teens. She was an atypical Dalmatian and was a fantastic, gentle companion. She didn’t like being bathed so my mom and I would get in our swim suits, put a towel under her belly & “crane” her into the tub. I got in the tub with her and was thoroughly soaked and covered with her fur when we were done. After a towel dry, we’d wrap her in heated blankets with just her snout out. She hated the bath but loved the drying process. 😂
Sounds like me and my dog XD
Thank you for sharing, thats too cute 🥹
I LOVE this story and I can totally picture this scene! 😂
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@@booooo-urns 🤣
He’s certainly a handsome boy! I grew up with a Dalmatian who was a ranked Army officer - Lt. Col. Holly Popcorn. Possibly one of the smartest, sweetest and loving dogs we’d ever owned. Very protective of her family and loved having acres to protect!
I feel like I'm meeting a celebrity if I see a dalmatian in public I get giddy like a school girl. They are so amazing and beautiful.
My grandparents had a female dalmatian and one time there was a litter of kittens that were abandoned and she produced milk to feed them and she NEVER had puppies. I loved her growing up she was so protective of us kids.
Wow, a false pregnancy! That’s amazing!
@@ferretyluv What does false pregnancy mean?
@@dawgpost90 Aka hysterical pregnancy.
I didn't know that dogs can/will nurse kittens. That's cool!
@@dawgpost90 it's essentially when a female goes through the process of pregnancy without ever having an egg fertilized. I'm pretty sure all mammals are capable of doing so but dogs, cats, and humans are the only ones I've ever seen talked about. Hope this helps :)
My grandpa had a Dalmatian when I was a kid. Perfect to a stereotype, he was a firefighter and Diggy was the firehouse mascot. I remember having a hard time "liking" him because that dog was always so serious and never wanted to hang out with the kids. Now that I'm older and really appreciate these kinds of high energy/high focus working dogs, I really appreciate how great a companion they can be. But it's also really sad to see how many of them end up being 'too much' for owners that assumed they were getting a black-and-white splotched couch Lab.
Heh, even a Lab can be more than some people are expecting. Sure, they’re lovable goofs but they can be a huge pain in the ass if you fail to train them properly or give them enough to do.
Which is funny to me because the male from 101 Dalmatians (his name is escaping me rn) should've been a sign for what they were getting into. A smart dog that needs long walks and can run you ragged when their mind is set to it. How did they expect a lab out of that?
@@softsounds8453 Oh! You mean Pongo!
My neighbors had a deaf Dalmatian and had learned how to train and take care of one so after he passed away they let a few breeders know that they would adopt a deaf pup and agree to spay/neuter. The pup was sweet and he paid close attention to his family always watching for a sign, so willing to please.
I grew up with a Dal on average. He was loving to family, smart, and athletic. He was protective of our property, but ok with people once we accepted them. He shed all the time and his hair was like porcupine quills embedding itself into everything. 10 years after he passed we were still picking white hair out of blankets, chairs, coats, etc. He loved my mom, the rest of us were his buddies but Mom was his goddess. He was the best dog for us, but they aren’t a breed for everyone.
I used to live across the street from an elderly lady who had two Dalmatian’s one was very good at escaping, letting his sister out then taking themselves to visit the neighbours. They got along well with the dog I had at the time and as I was an active teenager I offered to walk them with my dog. They were so sweet and friendly and once they were able to expend more energy on the long walks I could take them on they were less inclined to escape 😂.
Hank is a beauty! I love the facts you include in your voiceover. So precious. My grandparents had a Dalmatian when i was little. When she got older, she had some bladder issues. I never understood why but she was precious and very well behaved and very well loved.
The reason probably is the same as with all other "pure"breds. Genetic defects due to incest and selective breeding.
That last frame where you’re kneeling on the floor with him and you both turn and look at the camera was adorable.
My only experience with a Dalmatian was my neighbors dog years ago. She was beautiful, smart and playful. I was so sad when she got sick and they had to put her down. I can’t remember how old she was but I think she was at least 10-11 years old. I have to add that I dog sat her once. I went to take her out to go potty and it was raining. We both just watched the rain and then looked at each other like, “nah!” 😂 I had to stand over her with an umbrella so she could go potty without getting rained on!😂😂😂
We had a rescue Dalmatian that was completely deaf. It was interesting teaching her signs for commands. She passed from old age a long time back but what life she had with us was filled with love and cuddles and probably far too many snacks towards the ends, lol.
Look how smart he is checking in with both of you! His owners are doing great with him if he’s so calm and well behaved at 9 months. Good boy, Hank!
It's so important to understand a breeds characteristics and potential health issues before u buy a dog. U are teaching us so much. ❣️
I'm a vet student and love all the info about breeds and also the awareness you are spreading!
Dalmatians are amazing. I was honored to have one in my life for 15 years his name was Draven and he was quite literally one of the most Intelligent and unique dogs ever to walk this earth, from the way he could learn complex tricks and skills in One day to the way he would " Smile and Grin" at his loved ones showing his pearly teeth and snorting. Dalmatians are one of the Regal and elegantly beautiful breeds, Draven always gave off an air of royalty. He shed more white hair than most could possibly imagine, prospective owners should be mindful of that.
Ah, the white hairs. When she was brushing him I was thinking how I missed seeing those. And I had white tile even. She was a big smiler too.
@@Honkey-Donkey They should have " best dog smile" contests and I bet dalmatians would rock it, heck they have ugliest dog contests so why not. I actually miss those white hairs as well love is funny.
Name after The Crow?
@@brown.frown. Yes, and he really was like Brandon Lee a beautiful life form and extremely gifted.
Hank was an absolute champion handling his groom. Fantastic job as always, Vanessa.
My first dog was a Dalmatian mix named Phoebe. We got her when I was 9 from a rescue that rescued her from a kill shelter, and prior to that, we're pretty sure she was in an abusive home. She used to be so fidgety and shy, easily overwhelmed, didn't like to feel smothered, and hated anything vaguely stick shaped. She used to run around with me and the other kids in our neighborhood and run *just* fast enough so the slowest kid would be able to keep up with her and be kept in the game. Every morning she would wake me and my brother up for school by flinging herself onto our beds and rolling on top of us til we woke up. She wagged her tail so hard and so much she fractured it, she begged for treats by making wookie noises near the cabinet, she was incredibly stingy with kisses, and her dainty kisses were considered blessings. As she got older she got bolder, more demanding, and stubborn, and we were so happy, because it meant she was truly happy and comfortable with us. She gave us sixteen and a half years, and I'll never forget her. Best dog in the world.
I love the fact that they are pearly white with dark spots 🥹
I don't often comment on these videos, but Hanks behaviour here was really intriguing. I could tell that they were a little nervous at times, but what really struck me was how engaged they were when not stressed. It seemed as though he was actively trying to understand the circumstance and gather information. This is likely just me reading too much into a simple short video, but they seemed quite intelligent... though not enthused with the situation.
Hank is a dog. You can use male pronouns for a dog.
I have a dalmatian and she is just like that. They have very intense stares and are very intelligent. As long as you can keep them engaged you can teach them all sorts of complicated tricks
What got me was the disappointment in Vanessa eyes when she said that Hank wasn’t very affectionate, wished he would have given her a hug, he is a very handsome dog, I always wanted a Dalmatian but now I’m old and wouldn’t be a able to give it the energy a dog like that deserves. Sad now !
Hello 👋👋👋
attention span and anxiety go together I guess
🥰💋😍🤗❤️😊Aww, a polka dotted dog. This is what my brother called them when he was little! My Dad had a co-worker who had one that was quite destructive when I was younger. I remember when 101 Dalmatians came out people got them for their children then dumped them because they didn't do extensive research and we're overwhelmed.
A polkadog.
My brother and I called them spotty dogs. I still do on the odd occasion I see one.
I miss my Dalmatian! 😭 my boy Chief lived to be 14. He was the absolute sweetest boy 🤍
i had a dalmatian, lucky. he left to go to heaven when he was 17yrs beautiful, alert, inquisitive and super fun. i miss him so much
I really appreciate how you help well meaning dog owners understand characteristics of the pup breeds they choose and why they should or should not choose them
Congrats on the 2 million!! Sending lots of love from the bay area!!
I lived in the Bay Area for 13 years, what part are from? I loved it there. 😊
Seeing this poor boy shake just kinda broke my heart. I know you weren't hurting him but just seeing him shake just hurt me inside. He is a beautiful boy though. Also learned some new facts about Dalmatians which is pretty awesome. I just wish those facts weren't so sad.
I remember when I was growing up my mother always told me Dalmatians were mean, and hated kids. It stuck with me for a long time and kept me scared of Dalmatians for what felt like forever. Thanks for opening my eyes, he looks little sweetie 💕
There used to be a big problem with Dalmatians being inbred, leading to temperament problems and lots of bite cases, especially involving little kids. I remember it being a problem in the early 90's. My boss's friends had theirs put down after it bit a toddler's face without provocation. I suspect now that the fad for owning a Dalmatian is over, the ones you see today come from responsible breeders.
Is your mother Cruella?
my dad told dalmatians were mean to kids when i was a kid in the 90s
@@mfinchina__117yep, when I was growing up in the 90’s, my next door neighbor had a Dalmatian who would constantly harass our Lab and eventually came over into our yard and bit her totally unprovoked. To be fair to the dog though, his owner was a pretty ornery lady and her kids were troublemakers. Those kind of neighbors everyone knew and avoided because they were notoriously unfriendly. So I also heard that back then.
We had a dalmation when I was young. He def was a runner! Just before his first birthday, he darted out the front door between someone's legs who was coming either in or out of the house (I don't remember which), and was promptly struck by a car. He lived! But he ended up losing his right front leg as a result of the accident. A few years later, he started getting bladder stones. He ended up with a massive infection from the blockage, which cost him his life. RIP, Buster. You were the goodest boy
Such a good boy. I remember reading that Dalmatians used to be common in firehouses as leading dogs, running in front of the horses drawn engines to clear the way; the book mentioned they were a fairly high energy, independent breed; a companion breed but one with a very specific task as part on that companionship.
The ending was sooooo cute! Thanks for sharing those moments and having them with each pet!
When I was a kid, we had a liver Dalmatian. Scooter was papered, but it turned out that the place we purchased him through was not very good. We almost lost him 3 weeks into owning him. The vet did confirm that he was a purebred. He also confirmed that he was younger than the seller claimed. We got him healthy, and he was indeed a very energetic and stubborn doggo! I think that my mom didn’t really know much about the breed besides that they were great dogs. As Scooter started teething, he discovered a love of stairs and drywall! That was by far the biggest challenge I have ever seen with breaking a dog of a habit. I am pretty sure that if we had had crate training as a thing back then, we would’ve totally tried that with Scooter. I was hoping that you would bring up the kidney issue. We got to find out the hard way when Scooter was 3. Thankfully he was done with his desire for stairs and walls well before this. He got a bad case of stones, and at first my parents thought it was a carryover from all the drywall. The vet let them know about the diet issue, and as far as I know, he didn’t have any further issues. We had to rehome him shortly after, I never found out why. 😢 I will always remember him though. He is the first dog I ever saw smile!
I grew up with two Dals! Pongo and Perdy, of course. We rescued both and had them for nearly 15 years. Perdy was completely deaf and had very few spots. She was our mama dog. Pongo was more of a playmate and was a gentle giant.
Aw, as someone who likes Disney movies, I'd totally want to do something like that. If I ever got to adopt two Doberman brothers, how can they not be named Roscoe and Desoto? Except the only thing they'll have in common is the breed. They ain't gonna have cropped ears, spiked collars or bad personalities.
My best friend had a lifelong love for Dalmatians - and yes, she named her first one “Spot.” In an act of revenge, he ate her kitchen. Literally. Hank is lovely. ❤
I had a friend with a Dalmatian a couple decades ago, who would eat literally anything. Leather jackets, whatever. His piece de resistance was eating the pickup off an electric guitar, not kidding ://
my brother just found a stray dalmation, drove him across the country to my mom and i. hes the fastest dog iv ever seen and hes extremely smart. such a sweetheart !
I used to hate Dalmatians before Hank. Thanks Hank for rebuilding the bridge with your cutestness❤
He was so nervous but didn't bark. So sweet. 🌻
a neighbour in my childhood home had a dalmation; he was the saddest dog i've ever seen. he was confined to a 3x5meter slab of concrete day and night, was never taken for walks, and was only interacted with when given food once a day. he cried almost non-stop (drove my parents mad but for some reason they never made a noise complaint or filed a report with animal protection services). i still think about that poor dog 20 years later :(
So sad to hear stories like that. Back then, alot of people treated their pets like an object. Some people still don't believe animals have feelings.
That's heartbreaking 😞
my very first pet was a Dalmatian. we had two of them. they were the sweetest. one of them loved to smile at everyone that visited our house, which usually frightened said visitors. they didn't realize she was just being friendly LOL if they looked just a little further down her body they would have seen her tail wagging fast enough for lift off hahaha
Aww, we have a Dalmatian in my apartment complex and I often see him jogging with his human. ❤ I love seeing one on your channel! It’s not a dog that fits my more sedentary lifestyle, so I just admire them from afar.
A person at my apartment complex about a year ago was training a dalmatian to walk beside him without a leash on. The dog looked at me as they were walking by and actually came up and licked my face. (I use a wheelchair, so I'm the perfect height for a dalmatian.) He was so sweet and gentle when he came up to me! The fact that he was exactly eye level with me is the only thing that makes me not want one, unless the dog was trained not to pull the leash while walking. (I would never walk my dog off leash, regardless of breed, even if I knew I could either.)
The sad whine + hanging his head he did when you said "not very affectionate" at the end 🥺🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭
I have 3 Dalmatians, all sisters. And they definitely have their own, clear personalities. Duchess is very sassy and moody, but can be very lovable once she gets attached to you. Lily is very clingy and noisy, but is the most obedient one. And the youngest , Sunny, is pack full of energy and playful but unfortunately is the most misbehaved out of the 3. We still have a lot of training left to do with her. All 3 dogs are well loved and taken cared of however.
Growing up in the UK, the 101 Dalmatians films were at their peak popularity when I was a kid and I saw Dalmatians quite a bit growing up as the breed was quite “fashionable” at the time. They’re more rare these days but you still see them sometimes. They’re beautiful dogs, I personally wouldn’t have one though.
I think it’s the gimmicky coat for me. I would think “wow cool” for about five minutes then be like “oh this is a lot” thereafter. That and the reputation for being very naughty
I owned dalmatian and he was deaf. But also the sweetest and most loyal companion I ever had. Always happy to see us coming back home. I miss him dearly
i grew up with two dalmations, they were two breeding dogs with hip problems so they were given to us for free and they were so extreamly intelligent, affectionate, and great guard dogs, they would take care of me when i was sick too, which was frequent when i was young.
My family had two female Dalmatians when I grew up. The first one was liver colored. To say she was headstrong is an understatement. She LOVED when people came over and would go absolutely nuts with joy. The second Dalmatian was black spotted, but had two different colored eyes. I was “her person” and she latched on to me whenever I was around. I got married a few years after they got her, but whenever I would go to visit, she got so excited to see me she couldn’t contain herself and would often wedge herself between my wife and me when we sat down. Dalmatians are truly high energy dogs who have no need for a groomer, which is why she doesn’t see many. They shed…A LOT…and that keeps their coat clean. Their hairs have little barbs on them and wind their way into the threads of your clothing. Lint rollers are useless on the hair. The second dog passed ~15 years ago and her hair can still be found. They are truly loving dogs and their soft fur and beautiful looks are sure to work their way deep into your heart should you choose to own one. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of owning one, you know what I mean - they are the purest form of “living love” you can ever find.
I grew up with neighbors who bred Dalmatians. They kept one dog for their female and the rest went to families. They were very good neighbors. Not too loud and didn’t mind strangers petting them. One of my favorite memories of my childhood.
I had a Dalmatian Collie mix (Spring). Spring was one of the best dogs I’ve ever had. She was also the most stubborn!!! When I was training her with “down”, she would just sit there and look in every direction, rather than at me. Then she would glance back several times to see if I was really serious, before she would lay down. 😂 Dalmatian hair also have barbs on them, which make them stick to your clothing. Hence why my next dog was a black lab. ☺️
I'm pretty sure the pick up we sold 10 years after our dalmatian passed still had white hair stuck in the carpet!
My grandma had one, 15 years later she was still finding Dalmatian hair around the house stuck on random things. She was a great dog though. She was a tough act to follow when it comes for dogs. But she was stubborn as a mule lol.
Had 4 Dalmatians as I grew up. 1 was fully deaf. One was a liver spotted Dalmatian. The other 2 were super hyper and head strong. I loved them all they are still one of my favorite dogs. 10/10 suggest having Dalmatians.
My mother has a Dalmatian. The sweetest boy without a thought behind his pretty brown eyes.
Hank is so cute! I’ve never seen a Dalmatian in real life but this makes me want one so badly!
They are beautiful dogs I know couple of people who own them but I also live in a country they were originaly breed in
Me tooo :)
Please don't pick a breed based on looks. That's where many people go wrong.
I wouldn't recommend it unless you have a very active lifestyle and are experienced with stubborn breeds. Dalmatians are indeed great but they're not for people who just want a cute, pretty dog.
@@StellaMarisma yeah I would just want a cuddle buddy dog so I personally would probably never get a Dalmatian, but they are just so cute 🥰
The added information you provide about the breeds is really important. As much as I know about the breeds, it is interesting how you often times share an interesting piece of information about the breed. For example, I wasn't not aware of the urinary tract issue with Dalmatians. Great job, as always!
I grew up with a Dalmatian named Charlie, he had a big patch on his eye and he was and still is the bestest friend I ever had
One of the cutest and most inteligent dogs I've ever seen was a dalmatian. My ex had a pretty darn cute dalmatian, that unfortunately was a little bit scared of people; she was the sweetest thing ever.
Our Aussie/Red heeler mix, now apparently dubbed the Texas heeler, would run alongside us occasionally. Always at her pace though, she’d go for like 2 miles max. Whenever she’d get tired we’d quit, she had loads of fun. She’d do zoomies a lot, too. One of the last zoomies she did, she went from running in a clear field, to a pile of rather large rocks, and she just leaped from rock to rock. Must’ve been the herding instinct, to run sheep to sheep, lol. She saw the rocks in the distance and went “that’s for me”. Surprised she didn’t slip, running max speed onto rocks, going every which way, at the age of 11, never having done that before in her entire life.
My grandpa was a large animal vet for over 40 years of his life. Because of this, he owned several horses. So it was only natural that he always had a few pet Dalmatians. They are truly such a unique, fun-loving, and smart breed. My favorite.
My 1st dog was a deaf Dalmatian,, she fit with my family since both my parents were deaf. had her when she was a few months old and I was 6 at the time and lived with us until few months away from being 17 when we had to put her down due to mutiple health issues.
I enjoy your channel, but haven't been able to watch it since the first of the year. We had to say goodbye to Sunny, our elderly (16 years) dog, on January 2, and I have not been able to bring myself to watch videos on dogs until now. Sunny was a mixed breed, part golden retriever, and part Dalmatian. She was the sweetest, gentlest dog I have ever known. Thank you for these entertaining and educational videos.
I would love to see this combination. I loved my golden, but now have a Dalmatian X Irish setter. Everyone thinks he is a pretty black lab. Very clever, was stubborn as a puppy and mouthy, but now follows instructions so well and loves blonde female dogs lol. He is very good at reading other dogs too.
He seems like a sensitive dog, I noticed when you told him he wasn't very affectionate it seemed his feelings were hurt. Along with intelligent, he seems sensitive too! I had no idea they could shed so much, good to know.
I was thinking he probably needed to pee real bad after his bath, and wanted to go outside. Lol! He did look hurt when she said that.
there’s no way this dog has any idea she told him he isn’t very affectionate, nor would he likely care if he knew. he very obviously just wanted to leave
I hate to break this to you, but dogs do not actually know how to speak. xD
@@mikicerise6250 they do though, look up bunny the talking dog (she uses a word/sound board to effectively communicate. she was able to tell her mom that she had "a stranger in paw".when she had a sharp thing from outside stuck in it. Animals are smarter than we give them credit for
I have had a dalmatian for over a decade, and yes they shed CONSTANTLY. they shed all year round, but especially in spring/autumn when the temperatures change. the short spiky hairs have a habit of sticking in fabric and can't be easily brushed off, so you need to keep clothing (especially dark clothes) away from them, unless you want to be covered in dog hair.
You missed a spot!😄
Nice! LOL
HA ;D
my grandparents had a Dalmatian and I feel so lucky to have spent time with one!!
That solid black ear gives him a rakish look!
I miss my Dal. Had her for about 14 years. Loyal, smart, headstrong, sheds both black and white so you can't win, and they always shed. Would have another in a heartbeat. When they bark, listen, something is wrong. Rare for a false alarm. She raised my kids too. Ran into a dalmatian in Home Depot last week, first one I'd seen in years. I'd forgotten how soft they are. Waxing nostalgic here, but they are wonderful dogs.
So, funny story, I was little when we took in a Dalmatian. We were going to adopt him, but it didn't work out (he chewed *everything* and we just couldn't keep up with him, so we ended up giving him back to the breeder). Anyway, I was probably 3 years old and, one day, I apparently took a marker when my family wasn't looking and played connect-the-dots ALL OVER this dog. My mother was horrified because I unknowingly used permanent marker. That's one of her favorite stories to embarrass me with now, but it's still funny so I'm willing to share it with the internet where it will never die.
😄I love your story! It just makes so much sense! I've recently seen somebody who had lots of moles on their arm and little numbers tattooed next to them to play connect the dots! 😄
What a stunning boy! These dogs are incredible! Thank you for sharing him ❤😊
I randomly went to a dog show once and dalmatians were one of the breeds being shown that day. After going down the aisle of GSDs I turned the corner and stopped because every single cubby down the entire row had a dalmatian straining on it's lead, wagging furiously and staring at me. To this day I've assumed they were the blonde cliche of the dog world 😂 Hank is just gorgeous!
I'm really glad that you take the time to explain the negatives of a breed.
He a good boy
I had one growing up and he was awesome! Didn’t have any issues with him. We did stay on a farm so he was able to roam freely and we weren’t into trying to train him. People see a cute puppy and don’t think about if the dog’s breed matches their lifestyle.
Hank was a very good boy ❤❤
Hank is very handsome and he did very well. Seems like a pretty big change in his mood from start to finish 😊 I’ve known a couple of Dalmatians and they were lovely dogs. Congratulations on 2M subscribers ❤️ from 🇩🇰
My very first dog was a dalmatian that a family friend rescued. He was massive, especially compared to me being a small child, but I loved him. Of course I was so creative and named him Pongo.
I had one. She was very protective.
I had a Dalmatian for 13 years, he was an amazing pet. They are great companions but very stubborn and do things at their own pace!
When I was little my sister and I were obsessed with dalmatians because of 101 Dalmatians 😂so for Christmas one yeat our Mum got us one! We named him Happy because he looked like he was always smiling. I loved him so much and would virtually fly out of the car as soon as I got home from school to run around the yard and play with him. He lived a good life, typing this out, I don't know, maybe I'm tired from work but I realize that despite him being gone for almost 20 years I still miss him so much and I can't help but tear up. I love you so much Happy.
Hank is seriously sweet isn’t he. What a good boy 🙂
Was lucky to grow up with a total of 3 dalmatians, one was like an extra nanny to my siblings and I growing up. After she passed, a few years after having no dogs, my grandpa pointed out to my mom in the newspaper there were two adult dalmatian siblings looking for a good home. Each of them were very loving, not for those who can’t keep up with their energy though.
my parents have had two dalmatians and both lived long lives, were so obedient, and gave kisses any time they saw someone they recognized with a "happy tail" to show their joy. they both reciprocated our love with endless love of their own