NAME: Dalmatian
OTHER NAMES: Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog
ORIGIN: Croatia, Greece
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Non-sporting dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 13 years
TEMPERAMENT: Active, Playful, Intelligent, Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Sensitive
HEIGHT FEMALE: 21–23 inches (54–59 cm)
MALE: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm)
WEIGHT FEMALE: 24–29 kg
MALE: 27–32 kg
COLORS: Black & White, Liver & White
OVERVIEW
Dalmatian ( Dalmatian, also called the dog ), the origin of Yugoslavia. Calm and alert, contour symmetry, strong, muscular, and lively, not shy expression, be clever and sensible, obedient easy training, perceptive, vigilance is strong, easy to get along with children. The Dalmatian dog has great powers of endurance, and run very fast. The hindquarters are powerful, have smooth and clear muscle. Dalmatian with running and biting ability outstanding, so it is often used to show dog.
BODY TYPE
The Dalmatian is about as long, measured from prosternum to point of buttocks, as tall, measured from the withers to the ground. The line of the back inclines very slightly downward from the withers and then becomes level. The loin is short, muscular and slightly arched but narrower than the rib cage, and with a moderate tuck-up. The croup is nearly level with the back. Viewed from the front, the chest is deep, moderately wide, and well filled. The ribs are well sprung without being barrel shaped. Viewed from the side, the forechest is well visible and the brisket extends to or below the elbow.
COAT
The coat is short, dense, fine and close fitting. A correct Dalmatian coat is glossy and sleek.
COLOR
Color and markings, and their overall appearance, are very important points to be evaluated. The ground color is pure white. In black-spotted dogs, the spots are dense black. In liver-spotted dogs, the spots are liver brown.
TEMPERAMENT
The Dalmatian is outgoing and friendly, never shy or hesitant. The breed should be free from any nervousness or aggression.
GAIT
In keeping with the Dalmatian's historical use as a coach dog, gait and endurance are of great importance. Movement is steady and effortless. Balanced angulation fore and aft combined with powerful muscles and good condition produce smooth, efficient action. There is a powerful drive from the rear coordinated with extended reach in the front. The topline remains level. Elbows, hocks and feet turn neither in nor out. As the speed of the trot increases, there is a tendency to single track.
OTHER NAMES: Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog
ORIGIN: Croatia, Greece
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Non-sporting dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 13 years
TEMPERAMENT: Active, Playful, Intelligent, Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Sensitive
HEIGHT FEMALE: 21–23 inches (54–59 cm)
MALE: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm)
WEIGHT FEMALE: 24–29 kg
MALE: 27–32 kg
COLORS: Black & White, Liver & White
OVERVIEW
Dalmatian ( Dalmatian, also called the dog ), the origin of Yugoslavia. Calm and alert, contour symmetry, strong, muscular, and lively, not shy expression, be clever and sensible, obedient easy training, perceptive, vigilance is strong, easy to get along with children. The Dalmatian dog has great powers of endurance, and run very fast. The hindquarters are powerful, have smooth and clear muscle. Dalmatian with running and biting ability outstanding, so it is often used to show dog.
BODY TYPE
The Dalmatian is about as long, measured from prosternum to point of buttocks, as tall, measured from the withers to the ground. The line of the back inclines very slightly downward from the withers and then becomes level. The loin is short, muscular and slightly arched but narrower than the rib cage, and with a moderate tuck-up. The croup is nearly level with the back. Viewed from the front, the chest is deep, moderately wide, and well filled. The ribs are well sprung without being barrel shaped. Viewed from the side, the forechest is well visible and the brisket extends to or below the elbow.
COAT
The coat is short, dense, fine and close fitting. A correct Dalmatian coat is glossy and sleek.
COLOR
Color and markings, and their overall appearance, are very important points to be evaluated. The ground color is pure white. In black-spotted dogs, the spots are dense black. In liver-spotted dogs, the spots are liver brown.
TEMPERAMENT
The Dalmatian is outgoing and friendly, never shy or hesitant. The breed should be free from any nervousness or aggression.
GAIT
In keeping with the Dalmatian's historical use as a coach dog, gait and endurance are of great importance. Movement is steady and effortless. Balanced angulation fore and aft combined with powerful muscles and good condition produce smooth, efficient action. There is a powerful drive from the rear coordinated with extended reach in the front. The topline remains level. Elbows, hocks and feet turn neither in nor out. As the speed of the trot increases, there is a tendency to single track.