Dalmatians need a lot of exercise. We went to a park, and let them off leash. They ran around for about a hour. It was so nice to see them have so much room to run around in. We had the whole park basically to ourselves and these dogs LOVED it!
If you are considering getting a Dalmatian, please understand that they need a lot of exercise. After running around this park for a hour, they still have enough energy to play with each other at home too. If you love to hike, a dalmatian would be your best hiking buddy!
Did you know Dalmatians are high energy?
They get bored easily, so a quick walk around the block isn't typically enough for them. They love to run and chase.
"A member of the non-sporting group, Dalmatians are a dignified and reserved breed. They can be standoffish with strangers, but are loyal and loving with their owners. Dalmatians were originally bred to guard horses and coaches, so they can be pretty protective by nature." - AKC.org
Due to this, they need plenty of socialization as a puppy, and also need a ton of exercise. They would be a great dog to take with you on hikes, or walking around.
Here in Iowa, it was over 60°F yesterday, so we took the dogs to a field. We were there for about 45 minutes, running around.
Hiccup is old enough to need a leash when outside, while Ember is young enough to still follow all of us around. Due to this, we got Hiccup on a 30ft least to experiment as to whether or not it would be helpful.
I LOVE the 30ft leash! I thought it would get tangled super easily, but I haven't had any tangles yet, and used it a few times. Hiccup can run about as free as he wants. I also found options for 50ft, 75ft, and even 100ft leashes, but I didn't think Hiccup & Ember needed that long of a leash. 30ft seems to work great with Hiccup. I definitely recommend for dogs who need to run around, but don't have a fenced in area to do so in.
As soon as Ember is older, we will start using the 30ft leash with her when in a field. We are currently leash training her, so while we walk to the field or walk home, she is clipped to a short leash. She is getting the hang of it!
PS- we have a tiktok if you are interested. Our username is spot.splattered.dals