Dalmatian dog

Dalmatian
Dalmatian
Other names	Carriage Dog; Spotted Coach Dog; Leopard Carriage Dog; Firehouse Dog; Plum Pudding Dog
Origin	Croatia
Height
Traits
Height	Males
Coat	smooth, short
Color	White background with black or brown spots. Black-spotted dogs will always have black noses, and brown will always have brown. Lemon, blue, brindle, or tricolor spots do appear on occasion but they are not accepted colors. Plain whites are also accepted but quite rare as well.
Life span	13.2 years
Croatian Kennel Club
Kennel club standards
Croatian Kennel Club	standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale	standard
	Dog (domestic dog)

The Dalmatian is a breed of dog with a white coat marked with dark-coloured spots. Originally bred as a hunting dog, it was also used as a carriage dog in its early days. The origins of this breed can be traced back to present-day Croatia and its historical region of Dalmatia. It is thought that early ancestors of the breed were certain breeds of pointers and a spotted Great Dane. Today, it is a popular pet and many enthusiasts enter Dalmatians into kennel club competitions.

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