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[mikeklondon]

More Dals

Hi Its was the same story here with the film 101, I have had dogs from the age of 5 the 2 above are my 8th and 9th When I had the westie i also had a dane that lived till 11 she was a handfull. Funny these 2 do not like to play ball when out they play with each other and other dogs constantly. We are lucky to live closed to a Police dog training unit so they get to play with a number of well trained dogs every day. Munchie is 3 Lulu 2. He was loved but the owner just could not care for him but they are still in touch and send x/mas b/day cards etc. Lulu was not so lucky caged by a breeder for 6 months who found she was not going to be a show dog so sold her to an owner that tired her to a line in a yard and went to work. Oddly given this start in life she is the best behaved dog I have ever had, lulu was not her Kennel Club name I called here Lulu as she loves to sing and talk very loudly. If my partner takes her out she spends 5 minutes telling me about it when she gets back and once a month I have to do away on business for 2 days and my partner then works from home to be with them, Lulu sits by the door until she heres my car turn in the drive. Munchie on the other hand is he's dog he rings around 5 to say he has left the office and Munchie then waits at the door for him. i think they must be the 2 most devoted dogs I have ever had. And thanks for the offer of advise I may take you up on that if I need 2. 1 last pic

Have a good day M8

 

[whirlcool]

Yes, Dalmatians can "talk". Our first Dalmatian "Deco" talked a lot. We were always amazed by the sounds that would come out of him. Some of the others talked from time to time, but Kelley (pictured) would just bark.

So either of your dogs "smile"? Two of ours did. Usually when they are very happy about something like when you come home from work is when they'll do it. Sometimes people take it for aggression, but when they are doing it they are usually wagging their tails wildly. If you note when they are smiling the nose stays down & flat.
When they are truly showing aggression their nose will be moved upwards and back.

That's odd that they don't play with a ball. Most Dals here are natural retrievers. But if they get to play with the other dogs, that's great especially for socialization. I am happy that you are enjoying your dogs.

 

[mikeklondon]

Smiling Dals

Hi Yes they both Smile but only Lulu talks, They love toys at home but there are just to many things going on that are more fun outside

 

[whirlcool]

Wow, two smilers in the same house. Only about 50-60% of them smile. Deco was big smiler on top of being a big talker. We had a male named Data (he came named that way) and he talked a little bit and never smiled.

Back in the 1800's & early 1900's Dalmatians were used in circus acts. They really are very smart. But they can be very, very stubborn too. A lot of people who aren't that familiar with the breed think they are stupid. Not true, just stubborn. They know what you mean and won't do it until they want to. Positive reinforcement repetition training is what works with then. Rough handling can make them very resistant to further training. But is sounds to me like you have it right since they are learning from you.

Funny Dalmatian story for you.
Years ago when I had my Dalmatians at work the subject of dogs came up. One woman said that "My neighbor has a Dalmatian, but I think something is wrong with it." I asked her what was wrong with the dog. Her response "It doesn't have black spots, it has brown spots. She took it to the vet and the vet said not to worry, but the owner still thinks something is wrong with it to be that color.".

I thought you'd like that one.