Dalmadoodle Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Dalmadoodle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Dalmadoodle dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Dalmadoodle. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Dalmatian, Poodle

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Brown

Black

Black
White

The coat of a Dalmadoodle is longer than that of the typical dog.

Wavy

A Dalmadoodle can have a litter of 6-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Dalmadoodles are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Dalmadoodle breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Urinary Stones

Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Urine And Blood Tests
ACTH test for Cushing’s Disease
Hearing and Ear Tests

Dalmadoodle have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Dalmadoodles dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Walk

Dalmadoodles are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dalmadoodle, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dalmadoodles usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Dalmadoodle is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, Dalmadoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

For an average 45-70 pound (20 - 32 kg) Dalmadoodle feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Dalmadoodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Dalmadoodle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Dalmadoodles are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

A Dalmadoodles typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Dalmadoodles are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Dalmadoodles are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Dalmadoodles are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Dalmadoodles are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Dalmadoodle for a mellower experience.

Dalmadoodle dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.