Characteristics of Dalmatian dog :-
The Dalmatian (Croatian: Dalmatinski
pas, Dalmatiner) is a breed of dog whose roots trace back to Croatia (and its
historical region of Dalmatia), where the first illustrations of the dog have
been found. The Dalmatian is noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat
and was mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days. Today, this dog
remains a well-loved family pet, and many dog enthusiasts enter their pets into
the competitions of many kennel clubs.
Body of Dalmatian :-
The Dalmatian is a mid-sized,
well-defined, muscular dog with excellent endurance and stamina. When full
grown, its weight normally ranges between 35 and 70 pounds (16 and 32 kg) and
it stands from 19 to 24 inches (48 to 61 cm) tall, with males usually slightly
larger than females. The body is as long from forechest to buttocks as it is
tall at the withers, and the shoulders are laid back. The Dalmatian's feet are
round with well-arched toes, and the nails are usually white or the same colour
as the dog's spots. The thin ears taper towards the tip and are set fairly high
and close to the head. Eye color varies between brown, amber, or blue, with
some dogs having one blue eye and one brown eye, or other combinations.
Coat of Dalmatian :-
Dalmatian puppies are born with
plain white coats and their first spots usually appear within three weeks after
birth. After about a month, they have most of their spots, although they
continue to develop throughout life at a much slower rate. Spots usually range
in size from 30 to 60 mm, and are most commonly black or brown (liver) on a
white background. Other, more rare colors, include blue (a blue-grayish color),
brindle, mosaic, tricolored (with tan spotting on the eyebrows, cheeks, legs,
and chest), and orange or lemon (dark to pale yellow). Patches of color appear
anywhere on the body, mostly on the head or ears, and usually consist of a
solid color.
The Dalmatian coat is usually
short, fine, and dense, although smooth-coated Dalmatians occasionally produce
long-coated offspring, which shed less often. They shed considerably
year-round. The short, stiff hairs often weave into carpet, clothing, upholstery
and nearly any other kind of fabric and can be difficult to remove. Weekly
grooming with a hound mitt or curry can lessen the amount of hair Dalmatians
shed, although nothing can completely prevent shedding. Due to the minimal
amount of oil in their coats, Dalmatians lack a "dog" smell and stay
fairly clean.
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