The Dalmatian is a breed of medium-sized dog, noted for its unique white coat marked with black or brown-colored spots. Originating as a hunting dog, it was also used as a carriage dog in its early days.
White background with black or brown spots. Black-spotted dogs will always have black noses, and brown will always have brown
Lemon, blue, brindle, or tricolor spots do appear on occasion but they are not accepted colors. Plain whites are also accepted but quite rare as well.
The FCI recognized Croatia as its country of origin, citing several historical sources.
The first known written information about Dalmatian dog is from 1375, when Bishop of Đakovo mentions a hunting dog from Croatia, mostly from Dalmatia with short white hair and black round spots on various parts of the body, and he called him Canis Dalmaticus.
The first illustrations of the dog have been found in Croatia: an altar painting in Veli Lošinj dating to 1600–1630, and a fresco in Zaostrog
| Other names | Carriage Dog Spotted Coach Dog Leopard Carriage Dog Firehouse Dog Plum Pudding Dog |
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Facts
The dalmatian is also known as the “dal”.
The origin can be traced back to Croatia and the region of Dalmatia
Dalmatian is the only spotted breed.
Dalmatian can be seen even on the walls of the Egyptian tombs.
Dalmatian can reach 19 to 23 inches in height.
Dalmatian can get to 40 to 70 pounds of weight.
Each Dalmatian has unique pattern of spots.
Dalmatians gives birth to 6 to 9 puppies.
Dalmatian puppies are snowy white at birth.
Spots continue to appear on the dogs body as it grows.
Dalmatians likes to play in the water and it is very good swimmer.
Dalmatian is highly energetic and requires regular daily exercises.
George Washington was a proud owner of a Dalmatian.
Dalmatian has an average lifespan of 10 to 13 years.
Dalmatian is very stubborn and independent by nature.
Approximately eight percent of Dalmatians are born completely deaf
22 to 24 percent are born with hearing in one ear only.
Dalmatians need daily exercise or they will become bored.
Dalmatians shed and need brushing frequently.
Dalmatians are associated with firefighting in the United States.
Dalmatians are associated with Budweiser beer.
Dalmatians were used by brewers to guard the beer wagon.
The Hundred and One Dalmatians was written by Dodie Smith.
The Disney animated film was released in 1961.
Dalmatian was used for hunting of bears in the past.
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