A Dalmatian is a breed of dog, noted for its white coat
with (usually) black spots. "Liver" (brown)
and "lemon" (yellow) types also exist, though
they are much rarer. In the US Dalmatians are often known
(and portrayed, for example in children's books), as firehouse
dogs. breed of dog is a well-muscled, midsized dog with
superior endurance. Known for its elegance, the Dalmatian
has a body type similar to the Pointer, to which it may
be related. The coat is hard, short, and dense, white
with randomly arranged spots. The spots can be black,
brown (liver), lemon, dark blue, tricolored, brindled,
solid white (highly discouraged in show dogs), or sable.
The feet are round with well-arched toes and the nails
are either white or the same color as the spots. The nose
can be black, brown (liver), blue, or a dark gray that
looks like black.
|
