Dalmatian Discussions

Dalmatian

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Here's some Dalmation information from fellow Dogwebber Roxy:

Dalmatian Info

The word Dalmatian is spelled "DalmatiAn" with an "A" and no "O". The Dalmatian comes in two color variations: Black-Spotted or Liver-Spotted (a color that ranges from a reddish to a chocolate brown color). Liver spotting is a recessive gene. Liver dals can have all black spotted litters and two black spotted dals can have liver spotted offspring. Both parents must carry the gene in order to have liver spotted puppies.Weight usually ranges between 35-65 lbs. depending on the height and build of dog. Height is generally 19-24 inches, at the withers.

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Here's dome info from fellow Dogwebber Jeangenie:

The UK breed standard states that the ideal height for bitches is 22" - 23", and dogs 23" - 24". Any dalmatian of 19" or thereabouts would be considered seriously undersized and untypical of the breed.

Also it should be pointed out that there are colours other than black and liver, but they are faults and not accepted for breeding or showing, and should never be marketed as 'rare'.

The main hereditary fault in the breed is congenital deafness, which responsible breeders are trying hard to eradicate by only breeding from animals which have been BAER tested and passed as having bilateral hearing. Unfortunately there are many breeders who don't test their stock, so the level of total deafness is still running at about 8%, with about 12% of dalmatians having unilateral hearing. Unilaterals are precluded from any breeding programme, but they make excellent pets.

mmm lovely dally!

I love dalmations, friends got two bitches,he shows them,they have fantastic temperments

I used to walk a friends dalmatian. Totally deaf and poor thing was quite over weight. I tried my best to give her a good run but she's the only dog i know that would rather run home than have a walk.

I am quite suprised that this thread is so small with so many new dallie owners on board
Best wishes

georgous looking dally, looks like he has a great big grin on his face.


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Come on Dally owners lets make ourselves heard.

There have been no posts in this section since last August and we should be shouting from the roof tops about our gorgeous breed. I know I am as guilty as anyone for just not bothering and i also realise there are not that many of us on Dogweb but im sure we can make an impression.

I agree lets get posting our pix

this is my dal..Dizney...
[URL]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/Dalmatian_Jay/diz.jpg[/URL]

And this is Phoebe. She is such a snob.....Or it would be if I could master the posting of photos

ok...... I'll post pics a couple at a time as I am on dial-up :-(

Here is Hannah with her babies...they are always born white although if you look carefully at the top of the ear flap there is usually a small dot of black or brown - otherwise you have to wait and see! They were 2 days old in this pic

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/spotsmad/Litter2daysold.jpg

Here they are a bit older, taking life easy.....

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/spotsmad/litterday24tired.jpg

Here is Polo relaxing...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/spotsmad/UpsidedownonsetteeToneywarden.jpg
... and one of Deccy who has obviously copied him!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/spotsmad/Taylorupsidedownonsettee.jpg

.. and now for some more info.
There is evidence to suggest that they were around 200 years before "Dalmatia" came into being, spotted dogs appear in hunting scenes in Egyptian friezes (sp?) so they may have their origins in Asia. Another theory is that the modern day name comes from the French for "Deer Dog".
They were used as carriage dogs by the gentry and their spotted coats meant that the mud didn't show! Their natural pace is of a trotting horse and although they can sprint impressively, they are really long distance, endurance runners and when fully fit, can do 30 miles a day.
They are strong minded, independent minded but love "their" people and will protect family members without a second thought. A story from the States is about a family where the wife was not keen on the Dalmatian which the husband had before they married. They had a toddler who went missing one day and the whole neighbourhood turned out to look for her. Nobody noticed that the Dalmatian was missing too. When she was found, the Dalmatian was next to her keeping her warm, and wouldn't let anyone near until mom appeared.
Their characters make training a challenge, they are not stupid but very easily distracted and never pass up an opportunity to clown around. They need company most of the time and pine or fret when left alone,so not the breed you can happily keepin the garden while you go out to work all day. They need physical and mental work.
In recent times, carriage dog trials have been resurrected in the UK and Dalmatians are now doing competition obedience and agility, some are even doing heelwork to music. I am proud to have bred two males who both achieved their Gold Good Citizens Awards at a young age, 11 and 14 months.

You don't have to be mad to be owned by a Dalmatian - but it helps! ;-)

Interestingly on the protecting front Deccy my liver boy who you know only too well snapped his lead at a show recently & ran across to the pram where my little son was crying & being comforted by a friend as I was due in the ring!! This is the dog that up til then I thought didn't much care for that 2 legged puppy!!

They are really supprising sometimes!

Kadyx

Lovely pics everyone! Deccy I know those positions that Deccy and Polo are in only too well!!!!

Here are a couple of pics of Takara (Tafuta Oh So Quiet, bred by Karyn Wight) who is turning out a lovely bitch both in looks and temperament! She's adored by everyone who knows her and anyone who sees her for the first time!
We're going out on the pull next week as I've discovered she's a REAL babe magnet!

Sorry - I'm not resizing them so you'll have to click!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Lottiepics/Takara/DSCF0949.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Lottiepics/Takara/DSCF0941.jpg

This breed really do believe they are lap dogs! Sweet until you think of their weight! Takara is 25kg and quite heavy when on your knee!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Lottiepics/Takara/DSCF0982.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Lottiepics/Takara/DSCF0984.jpg

Takara will not defend the house if we are out, she will go upstairs, open one of the bedroom doors and sleep on the bed until we get back.
However - if we are in the house, she can be fast asleep and a slight noise, even someone putting one foot on the drive and she wakes up, ready to defend us.

As a breed they are very aware, hence their use to guard the horses in the stables. It meant the carriage drivers didn't have to sleep with their horses which they used to do, they could leave the dalmatian with them. Dalmatians form a strong bond with horses and due to them being so alert no horse thief could outwit a dalmatian like they could the carriage driver.
This has it's advantages and disadvantages, as Deccy said, they get distracted easily while training and that is due to how alert they are all the time. They don't want to miss a trick!

I find that Takara will keep going and keep going the whole time we're out, and not stop but when we do finally get back, she drops and that's it.

They have a lot of stamina, and when I took her to see Kady a while ago, we took the dogs out for ages, came back and she was still bouncing around!

They don't like being left for long periods and are very family orientated but they also adapt very well to their living arrangements.

Positive reinforcement in training is a must for these dogs. They love to be told how well they're doing and when told off, they either sulk or answer back!

Hello Lottie!!!!!

Takara looks adorable in those pics!!!

i was at crufts a couple of years back and was drawn to the dalmation showing area, and this made me stop and i had to take a picture, the forlorn look on its face! aww! i think dallies are gorgeous and that has nothing to do with disney...:?

Max had to go out and prove it does!!!

haha! Roxy love the pic of Max! Must admit, Takara loves the mud too!

I didn't know that was the idea though, I suppose it does make sense in theory!

Insomnia - that's a lovely picture. Yes dallies have very happy faces until they want to make you feel guilty and then they can make the most forlorn faces!

Hi Sweetveronica! Come on lets see piccies of Tara and Blue!