The familiar dapper black & white spotted dog of Disney fame, the Dalmatian is a symmetrical, muscular, medium-sized dog with superior endurance. The Dalmatian has the lean, clean lines of the pointer, to which it may be related. They have short, hard, dense coats of pure white with black or liver colored spots randomly splashed over it. Dalmatian dogs are very elegant, alert, strong, active, free of shyness and intelligent in expression. They are capable of great endurance, combined with speed. Dalmatian dogs make excellent companions; they are friendly, outgoing dogs. They will bond very closely with their owners, more so than other breeds and will exhibit separation anxiety when left alone. Dalmatian puppies are born all white and begin to develop their spots by ten to fourteen days.