What Kind Of Dog Is A Dalmatian?
The Dalmatian is an ancient breed which originated in the Yugoslavian area (the Dalmatian region is in Croatia). It is one of the most distinctive of all dogs, since it is usually white with noticeable black or brown spots. A typical adult Dalmatian weighs about 50lb and stands 22-23 inches at the shoulder. Their unusual appearance makes Dalmatians popular as show dogs. They have long been kept for their appearance; in fact, in the 19th century some aristocrats used to keep them as “carriage dogs” to run behind their horse-drawn vehicles. However, Dalmatians have often been used for more useful purposes including hunting (as trail hounds) retrieving and rat catching. They have also been used as watchdogs, although they are generally considered to be quite a gentle breed of dog. The Dodie Smith book and Disney film “The 101 Dalmatians” made the breed even more famous.
