{"id":5913,"date":"2022-01-25T18:23:22","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T23:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/?p=5913"},"modified":"2022-01-30T14:21:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-30T19:21:11","slug":"lemon-dalmatians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/lemon-dalmatians\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Facts About Lemon Dalmatians You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Many pet parents own and love Dalmatians, and they are best known for the unique spots on their skin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hollywood has also made bucks out of this spotted coach dog, from the famous 101 Dalmatians <\/em>to the more recent Cruella.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Suffice to say, it is popular.  <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While the black-spotted Dalmatians are the most common, some assume that is all there is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, there have been many variations in the Dalmatian’s coat color over the years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While the white remains unchanged, the spots have genetically taken other interesting colors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These include yellow, blue, brown, and lemon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This article is going to cover the lemon Dalmatians spotted coat color.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is an uncommon Dalmatian type, further increasing the fascination surrounding it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How did these dogs leave the conventional black spots to get lemon? Does it affect their personality? Is it bad for their health? Where can I get one? <\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These questions and more will be answered as you read on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is a Lemon Dalmatian?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The lemon Dalmatian is considered a deviation from the black-and-white standard of the breed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is genetic, not a medical condition, and occurs when the said Dalmatian doesn’t have what it takes to produce the black color.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This type is not as popular as the black-and-white Dalmatian but sought after by those who consider the lemon pattern adorable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Also known as the “lemon Dally”, the spots look to the casual observer as a lighter shade of yellow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, it is different from the yellow Dalmatian. It should also not be mistaken for a light brown Dalmatian. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As a puppy, the Lemon Dalmatian is plain white. The lemon spots appear after a few weeks with bigger ones on the body than on the head.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is a normal occurrence, the way some people have blue eyes and others brown. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dog Breed Information<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Height<\/strong><\/td>19 to 24 inches<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>Male: 55 to 70 pounds; Female: 40 to 55 pounds<\/td><\/tr>
Lifespan<\/strong><\/td>13 to 16 years<\/td><\/tr>
Coat<\/strong><\/td>Short, satin<\/td><\/tr>
Colors<\/strong><\/td>White with lemon, brown, light-brown, liver, or black spots <\/td><\/tr>
Temperament<\/strong><\/td>Energetic, alert, Goofy<\/td><\/tr>
Hypoallergenic<\/strong><\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Ideal For<\/strong><\/td>Active owners<\/td><\/tr>
Puppy Price<\/strong><\/td>$1,000\u2013 $3,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Health<\/strong><\/td>High<\/td><\/tr>
Grooming<\/strong><\/td>High<\/td><\/tr>
Friendliness<\/strong><\/td>High<\/td><\/tr>
Energy<\/strong><\/td>High<\/td><\/tr>
Trainability<\/strong><\/td>Medium <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

15 Facts About Lemon Dalmatians You Need to Know<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Genetics is responsible for the lemon color<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The lemon color in Dalmatians is caused by a genetic makeup that is different from that of the black-and-white Dalmatians.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The mutation accounts for this color type.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Black-and-white Dalmatians have a gene that’s responsible for the black spots, much like melanin in humans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is labeled ‘E’. The ‘E’ gene is also responsible for the Brown-and-white Dalmatians.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The recessive gene labeled ‘e’ impedes the black color gene from having any effect.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Black or brown Dalmatian would either have the ‘EE’ or ‘Ee’ for coat color.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For the lemon Dalmatian, the ‘e’ gene becomes dominant, giving it an ‘ee’ combination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When the ‘E’ locus for coat color is tested alongside the ‘B’ locus for nose color, here’s what you get:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Black Spotted dalmatians<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n