Underestimated the exercise requirement
My Dalmatian is wonderful but I did not fully appreciate how much exercise this breed truly needs. I am relatively active but she needs more than I can consistently provide. On high-exercise days she is perfect. On lower-exercise days she is restless and destructive. We now have a dog walker three days a week which helps. If you work full time and are moderately active rather than highly active, be honest about whether you can meet this breed's needs.
Dalmatian