Dalmatian

Dalmatin

Dalmatian – front view — Photo: adam w, CC BY 2.0, source

Dalmatian – head — Photo: Hannahlima79, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Dalmatian – in motion — Photo: whity, CC BY 2.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	Croatia
Category	Large
Height at withers	54–61 cm
Weight	24–32 kg
Life span	10–13 years

Recognition features

White coat with black or liver spots
Lean, muscular build
Thin tapering tail

Purpose

Of Dalmatian origin; a carriage dog that ran alongside horses, also a fire-brigade mascot.

History

The breed is documented in Britain from the 18th century as a coach escort. Croatia is recognised as country of origin.

Coat

Short, dense, smooth coat; white with black or liver spots.

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