>>Me and my girlfriend just adopted a dalmation from the DumbFriends Leauge in Denver, CO. The dog, Sid, is very well behaved and obidiant. He had just arrived at the DFL earlier and came from what seem to be a good family who was moving and could not take Sid with them. Now I just have a few questions.
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>>1. what should we be feeding him? - is it true some food can be bad for his skin?
Congrats on becoming rescue angels! If there is a way to find out what the original owners were feeding and if your new guy is doing well on it, that is the best. However, if not, try finding a kibble that has meat as the first ingredient. Then look for fillers such as corn, beat pulp, soy. . .try to stay away from kibbles like that. I feed a lamb and rice kibble and my dogs do well on it.
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>>2. in gerneral how are dalmations with children ?>>
Have children approach your new guy slowly with him in a sitting position. Tell children to extend their hand and let your dog smell them before they try to pet him. Watch your dogs reaction.
>>3. When you walk your dalmation do you ever let him/her go off-leash?
You may want to try a long line first before you let you new guy off leash. See how he reacts when you call him back to you. I always carry treats in my pockets so that when my dog does something right I give a treat or a fav toy.
Good luck and post some pics! We would love to see him. By the way, I had a Sid but he was a Pomeranian 
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