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Article: EXERCISE IMPORTANT IN KEEPING DOG LEAN.(LIFE & LEISURE)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- August 20, 1994
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Byline: Barbara Delaney
The caller wanted to know if Dalmatians get fat as they get older.
Not any more than any other breed was our educated guess.
But just to be sure, we asked Susan Haviland.
``No,'' said the Dalmatian owner and breeder. ``But you have to remember that they need exercise to keep their muscle tone up. You can't just let themsit in a house all day.''
She reminded us that Dalmatians once ran alongside coaches as a protection to travelers and the need to exercise is still part of today's breed member.
Whether you had questions on Dalmatians or Pomeranians, there were plenty of dog experts to consult ...