Dalmatian
Historical Summary of the Breed
Even today, the origin of the Dalmatian is obscure and hypothetical. The first objective witnesses are the paintings of Italian painters in the sixteenth century. But figures on the tombs of the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, which correspond to pictures dating to the Middle Age, allow us to presume that the Dalmatian has existed since ancient times. These indicators also allow us to assume, probably however not definitively, that the Dalmatian comes from the Mediterranean region. In a work by Thomas Berwick, published in 1792, we find the description and drawing of a Dalmatian. Berwick named this dog "Dalmatian." The first Dalmatian standard was written in 1882 by an Englishman, Vero Shaw. This standard was made official in 1890.
General Appearance
Its characteristic dark spots on its white coat make the Dalmatian one of the most elegant and beautiful dogs that exist today. The breed is very active and muscular with symmetric lines. The dog has straight, muscular limbs and cat-like or compact paws.
It has a lengthened head with a flat skull, without wrinkles. Its muzzle is long and strong. The nose varies in color, depending on the dog: it will be black for dogs with black spots and brown for the liver-spotted variety.
It has medium-sized, round, shiny and sparkling eyes that transmit an intelligent expression. These too are dark in the variety with black spots and from light brown to amber in the variety with liver spots. The tail is strong at the base, gradually thinning to the tip.
Temperament and Behavior
It is a very active, lovable, sensitive, friendly and playful dog. The Dalmatian is a naturally friendly dog, and one of the best at adapting to live with children. It is a sociable and friendly breed, not timid or distrustful, nor fearful or aggressive.
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Origin:Croatia
