They have done their job chasing horse carts in the past. Therefore they like to run and walk long distances. Dalmatian is more active and energetic dog. Do not keep them in a cage or tie for long time. They like to play all the day long. Let them to play or rung long distance for at least one hour per day. Dalmatian is bent down for fearless and obedient masters but they may not bent down for weak masters. They can be a good security guards if trained well.
Dalmatian is healthy type. But they might be deaf at birth. This situation can be identified in the puppy age. Therefore if you buy a Dalmatian puppy you must care of their hearing. Dalmatian has a trend of having kidney diseases. Do not give them more meat and flesh. Give them more water to drink. Life time of Dalmatian dog is about 11-13 years if in good health.