Are Dalmatians rare?

No, Dalmatians are not rare. However, long-haired Dalmatians, who have the same pattern but in fur that’s two to four inches long are much rarer as recessive genes cause the longer fur. A common myth surrounding Dalmatians is that their unique spotted coats are a marker of their rarity when it is simply based on their genetic code. In fact, the same genetics for a Dalmatian’s “ticking patterns” are present in German Shorthaired Pointers and Australian Cattle Dogs. The idea of rarity in animals is typically linked to population numbers or genetic traits unique to a breed. While Dalmatians are unique in their appearance, the population is plentiful.