Dalmatian puppies undergo a sensitive growing phase in which they need a special diet deficient nutrition during this time can lead to health problems in adulthood special attention needs to be given to joint health and the strengthening of the immune system the dalmatian is a friendly dog he is intelligent and sensitive usually loves his cuddles and should be brought up with lots of love and rewards dalmatians are lively family dogs that are very adaptable they were bred for stamina so