 History of the Dalmatian
The Dalmatian was once thought to have originated in Dalmatia from which it is named, although it is now believed to have originated from India. It arrived in Europe around the late 1780s and in the 19th century the Dalmatian became a fashionable carriage dog in Britain and would race alongside or between the large carriage wheels. In 1905 the Dalmatian Club of America was founded.
Appearance of the Dalmatian
The Dalmatian has a broad, flat skull and a long and powerful muzzle. The ears are high set and taper to a rounded point. The body of the Dalmatian is sleek and muscular with a deep chest and the tail is tail fairly long with a slight upward curve. The coat is short and dense and white in colour spotted with either brown or black. The eyes on black spotted dogs are dark brown and on brown spotted dogs the eyes are amber.
Height of the Dalmatian
The Dalmatian stands 19 to 24 inches inches from the ground to the top of the shoulder.
Character of the Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is outgoing, friendly, intelligent, cheerful, active and energetic with stamina. It is good with children and needs careful training.
Requirements of the Dalmatian
Dalmatians require plenty of exercise and dislike being left alone for long. Early training using positive reinforcement is recommended.
Health Problems Associated with the Dalmatian
Dalmatians can be prone to deafness. They are also prone to suffer from uric acid problems and can be susceptible to kidney stones and so are best kept on a low protein diet.
Lifespan of the Dalmatian
The average lifespan of the Dalmatian is 11 to 14 years. | 
