{"id":102060,"date":"2022-04-22T12:32:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:32:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:32:10","slug":"do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Dalmatians get more spots as they age?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Do_Dalmatians_get_more_spots_as_they_age\" title=\"Do Dalmatians get more spots as they age?\">Do Dalmatians get more spots as they age?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Is_it_possible_for_a_Dalmatian_to_have_no_spots\" title=\"Is it possible for a Dalmatian to have no spots?\">Is it possible for a Dalmatian to have no spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#At_what_age_do_Dalmatians_stop_getting_spots\" title=\"At what age do Dalmatians stop getting spots?\">At what age do Dalmatians stop getting spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Do_Dalmatian_spots_get_darker_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do Dalmatian spots get darker as they get older?\">Do Dalmatian spots get darker as they get older?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Can_Dalmatians_get_new_spots\" title=\"Can Dalmatians get new spots?\">Can Dalmatians get new spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Do_Dalmatians_spots_get_bigger\" title=\"Do Dalmatians spots get bigger?\">Do Dalmatians spots get bigger?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Are_there_completely_white_Dalmatians\" title=\"Are there completely white Dalmatians?\">Are there completely white Dalmatians?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Is_oddball_a_real_Dalmatian\" title=\"Is oddball a real Dalmatian?\">Is oddball a real Dalmatian?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Whats_the_name_of_the_Dalmatian_without_spots\" title=\"What&#8217;s the name of the Dalmatian without spots?\">What&#8217;s the name of the Dalmatian without spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Are_Dalmatians_The_only_dogs_with_spots\" title=\"Are Dalmatians The only dogs with spots?\">Are Dalmatians The only dogs with spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_Dalmatian_is_purebred\" title=\"How can you tell if a Dalmatian is purebred?\">How can you tell if a Dalmatian is purebred?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Do_Dalmatian_spots_change_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do Dalmatian spots change as they get older?\">Do Dalmatian spots change as they get older?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#What_is_the_rarest_color_of_Dalmatian\" title=\"What is the rarest color of Dalmatian?\">What is the rarest color of Dalmatian?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Can_Dalmatians_be_black_with_white_spots\" title=\"Can Dalmatians be black with white spots?\">Can Dalmatians be black with white spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Do_Dalmatians_spots_change\" title=\"Do Dalmatians spots change?\">Do Dalmatians spots change?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Do_Dalmatians_keep_getting_spots\" title=\"Do Dalmatians keep getting spots?\">Do Dalmatians keep getting spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_dalmatian_puppies_to_get_their_spots\" title=\"How long does it take for dalmatian puppies to get their spots?\">How long does it take for dalmatian puppies to get their spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Do_Dalmatians_develop_more_spots_as_they_age\" title=\"Do Dalmatians develop more spots as they age?\">Do Dalmatians develop more spots as they age?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Do_Dalmatians_get_their_spots_later\" title=\"Do Dalmatians get their spots later?\">Do Dalmatians get their spots later?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_Dalmatian_dog_is_real\" title=\"How can you tell if a Dalmatian dog is real?\">How can you tell if a Dalmatian dog is real?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Is_there_an_all_white_Dalmatian\" title=\"Is there an all white Dalmatian?\">Is there an all white Dalmatian?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#What_colors_can_Dalmatians_be\" title=\"What colors can Dalmatians be?\">What colors can Dalmatians be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Are_all_Dalmatian_puppies_born_white\" title=\"Are all Dalmatian puppies born white?\">Are all Dalmatian puppies born white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#Is_oddball_in_101_Dalmatians\" title=\"Is oddball in 101 Dalmatians?\">Is oddball in 101 Dalmatians?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dalmatians-get-more-spots-as-they-age\/#How_did_oddball_have_no_spots\" title=\"How did oddball have no spots?\">How did oddball have no spots?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dalmatians_get_more_spots_as_they_age\"><\/span>Do Dalmatians get more spots as they age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They Get More Spots As They Age<\/b> The skin has darker pigment where spots pop up. Dalmatian puppies&#8217; spots really start to become more obvious around five to six months of age. New spots can continue to show up on Dalmatians until they&#8217;re about seven months old.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_for_a_Dalmatian_to_have_no_spots\"><\/span>Is it possible for a Dalmatian to have no spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dalmatian Puppies Have No Spots at Birth<\/b> If you&#8217;ve seen One Hundred and One Dalmatians, you may remember that Pongo and Perdita&#8217;s 15 puppies are all white when they&#8217;re born. Like real Dalmatians, they only get their spots as they grow older.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_Dalmatians_stop_getting_spots\"><\/span>At what age do Dalmatians stop getting spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 18 months old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dalmatian_spots_get_darker_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do Dalmatian spots get darker as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Dalmatian Spots Get Darker? <b>Dalmatian puppies will experience severe color changes as they grow older. They will be born pure white, and their spots will appear after a few weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Dalmatians_get_new_spots\"><\/span>Can Dalmatians get new spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They aren&#8217;t born with spots Puppies actually enter this world with a pure white coat, then will go on to develop their spots after three to four months. They&#8217;ll have developed most of their spots after this time, but <b>it&#8217;s still possible for new spots to appear throughout their lives<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dalmatians_spots_get_bigger\"><\/span>Do Dalmatians spots get bigger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dalmatians have primary spots which are large and regularly distributed, developed on their skin from birth and growing into the fur soon after. <b>As a puppy grows and gets bigger, so too do the individual spots getting bigger with their skin<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_completely_white_Dalmatians\"><\/span>Are there completely white Dalmatians?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dalmatians are born all-white, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they don&#8217;t have spots &#8212; you just can&#8217;t see them yet. These dogs are born with skin pigmentation spots; they&#8217;re just obscured by their white fur. As they grow, the pigmentation shows in the fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oddball_a_real_Dalmatian\"><\/span>Is oddball a real Dalmatian?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is she real or is she digital? This puppy, one of several who played the role of Oddball, <b>is a real dalmatian. Her spots were digitally removed at The Secret Lab.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_name_of_the_Dalmatian_without_spots\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the name of the Dalmatian without spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oddball<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Dalmatians_The_only_dogs_with_spots\"><\/span>Are Dalmatians The only dogs with spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some breeds like Dalmatians are well known spotted pups. Other breeds like the Jack Russell Terrier or the Beagle are known for spots, but not quite as iconic. Coat color is linked to dog genetics.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_Dalmatian_is_purebred\"><\/span>How can you tell if a Dalmatian is purebred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They Get More Spots As They Age<\/b> The skin has darker pigment where spots pop up. Dalmatian puppies&#8217; spots really start to become more obvious around five to six months of age. New spots can continue to show up on Dalmatians until they&#8217;re about seven months old.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dalmatian_spots_change_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do Dalmatian spots change as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They Get More Spots As They Age<\/b> The skin has darker pigment where spots pop up. Dalmatian puppies&#8217; spots really start to become more obvious around five to six months of age. New spots can continue to show up on Dalmatians until they&#8217;re about seven months old.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_color_of_Dalmatian\"><\/span>What is the rarest color of Dalmatian?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 18 months old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Dalmatians_be_black_with_white_spots\"><\/span>Can Dalmatians be black with white spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Brindle Dalmatian<\/b> Brindle dalmatians are one of the most uncommon Dalmatian colors. there is also trindle dalmatians which are tri color dalmatians but they have brindle to their tri color spots.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dalmatians_spots_change\"><\/span>Do Dalmatians spots change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dalmatian Puppies Have No Spots at Birth If you&#8217;ve seen One Hundred and One Dalmatians, you may remember that Pongo and Perdita&#8217;s 15 puppies are all white when they&#8217;re born. Like real Dalmatians, <b>they only get their spots as they grow older<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dalmatians_keep_getting_spots\"><\/span>Do Dalmatians keep getting spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may surprise you to learn that Dalmatians are, in fact, born spot-free! <b>Puppies actually enter this world with a pure white coat, then will go on to develop their spots after three to four months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_dalmatian_puppies_to_get_their_spots\"><\/span>How long does it take for dalmatian puppies to get their spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dalmatian puppies are born with white coats, but their spots begin to appear when they are <b>between 10 days and two weeks old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dalmatians_develop_more_spots_as_they_age\"><\/span>Do Dalmatians develop more spots as they age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They Get More Spots As They Age<\/b> The skin has darker pigment where spots pop up. Dalmatian puppies&#8217; spots really start to become more obvious around five to six months of age. New spots can continue to show up on Dalmatians until they&#8217;re about seven months old.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dalmatians_get_their_spots_later\"><\/span>Do Dalmatians get their spots later?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, at what age do Dalmatian puppies get their spots? It varies, but most puppies begin to get their spots when they&#8217;re between 10 days and two weeks old, and <b>spots can continue to appear and darken for 18 months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_Dalmatian_dog_is_real\"><\/span>How can you tell if a Dalmatian dog is real?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to identify a Dalmatian is by <b>looking at the dog&#8217;s markings. Dalmatians are white dogs that have round black or reddish brown spots. Ideally the spots should be distributed across the entire body and there should be no large patches. Spots are usually smaller on the head, legs, and tail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_all_white_Dalmatian\"><\/span>Is there an all white Dalmatian?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dalmatians are born all-white, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they don&#8217;t have spots &#8212; you just can&#8217;t see them yet. These dogs are born with skin pigmentation spots; they&#8217;re just obscured by their white fur. As they grow, the pigmentation shows in the fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_colors_can_Dalmatians_be\"><\/span>What colors can Dalmatians be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Brindle Dalmatian<\/b> Brindle dalmatians are one of the most uncommon Dalmatian colors. there is also trindle dalmatians which are tri color dalmatians but they have brindle to their tri color spots.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_Dalmatian_puppies_born_white\"><\/span>Are all Dalmatian puppies born white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dalmatian<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oddball_in_101_Dalmatians\"><\/span>Is oddball in 101 Dalmatians?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>She is the only Dalmatian that doesn&#8217;t have spots in the whole franchise.<\/b>OddballNameOddballGenderFemaleSpeciesDog (Dalmatian)Appearances102 Dalmatians 102 Dalmatians: Puppies To The Rescue1 more row<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_oddball_have_no_spots\"><\/span>How did oddball have no spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to make the dalmatian without spots, Oddball, completely white, the production team tried putting make-up on the dogs, trying to paint off the spots, putting plain white suits on the dogs, finding another breed of dog, none of this worked so eventually the spots had to be removed digitally, erased in each<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do Dalmatians get more spots as they age?Is it possible for a Dalmatian to have no spots?At what age do Dalmatians stop getting spots?Do Dalmatian spots get darker as they get older?Can Dalmatians get new spots?Do Dalmatians spots get bigger?Are there completely white Dalmatians?Is oddball a real Dalmatian?What&#8217;s the name of the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102060"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102060"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102060\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}