In the dalmatian breed, blue color is a unique and rare color, they have bluish or gray spots on their coat. In this article, we cover the characteristics, lifespan, temperament and grooming requirements of Blue Dalmatian.
Blue Dalmatian Characteristics
Height and weight
Blue dalmatian males weigh 45 to 70 pounds and females 40 to 60 pounds. Their heights are averagely 19-24 inches tall.
Lifespan
Normally the lifespan of Blue Dalmatian is around 10 – 13 years. There’s a chance of increment in lifespan when proper nutrition and regular health care is provided.
Temperament
From the dalmatian breed Blue dalmatian is a clever, vibrant and friendly dog. They are a great choice as a family pet because they easily get along with kids and other pets. These dalmatians have a tendency to make strong bonds with their owners.
Exercise Needs
Dalmatians are energetic dogs; they require daily exercise to stay healthy and fresh. Minimum 40 – 60 minutes of walk is very important for them. They are quick learners, so teaching them new commands is usually easy and enjoyable.
Grooming
Blue dalmatians have short coats so they just need mild grooming. Although they are not heavy shedders, do seasonal shedding. You can brush their coat approximately 2-4 times in a week to remove loose hairs. Grooming helps a lot to maintain coat health.
Genetics and Coat Color
Blue Dalmatians get this color from a recessive gene which acts on the black pigmentation, and because of this bluish-gray color comes and it’s normal, but it can also cause some health issues like deafness if the breeder does not manage it carefully.
Blue Dalmatian Puppies
All dalmatian puppies and Blue ones both are born with pure white coats. When they are born their weight is around 10 to 12 ounces. The spots and markings on their coat appear when they are at least 10 to 14 days old. Their spots get darker as they grow. Hence, puppies are playful and friendly like any other dalmatian puppy.
Blue Eyed Dalmatian Puppies (Newborn)
Normally dalmatian puppies have brown eyes but sometimes there are some puppies who have blue eyes, people like their eyes because they look attractive. Sometimes the blue color of the eyes shifts to brown when the puppy becomes adult but some don’t.
Blue Dalmatian For Sale
If you buy a Blue Dalmatian puppy from a reputable breeder it can cost you $1,200 to $3,000.
Blue Dalmatian Breeders
Blue dalmatians can get health issues like deafness and urinary problems so to avoid it we advise you to buy it from a responsible breeder, you can find responsible breeders on American Kennel Club or on dog shows which can help in this case.
