Dalmatian

HISTORY

ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN

GROUP NON SPORTING GROUP

The Dalmatian was brought to England from an Arabian coastal area known as Dalmatia. They were known as coach dogs, as their job was to protect the coach and the passengers inside.

APPEARANCE(S)

The Dalmatian is a large bodied dog. They are heavily muscled, with a deep chest and a high tucked abdomen. The head is short with a wide forehead. The eyes are black and ears droop. The tail is skinny and pointed.

COLOR(S)

This breed is white with black spots.

COAT

The coat short and slick.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

High

POSITIVES

This breed loves to play, and they make good watchdogs.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

This breed can be aggressive to strangers; they also like to chase cars and other dogs.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in the city or country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs to get daily exercise, they are high energy dogs.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Deafness

• Bladder Stones

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Dalmatian Club of America
2316 McCrary Rd.
Richmond, Tx 77469

FUN FACT(S)

Dalmatians are born white, and they develop their spots as they get older.