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Show (now Your Pets I J. - V '&"' ? THE DALMATIAN by Mary Notestine This breed probably originated in Dalmatia, however it is very rarely found in that country. The Dalmatian of the U.S.A. and Britain Bri-tain is of a completely different form than that of the Dalmatian which lives in Dalmatia. The breed is most popular in America and Ln Britain. The height of this dog varies from anywhere between 20 inches to 23 inches at the shoulder. The weight is from 45 to 60 pounds. It is white in color with jet black or liver spots that are no larger than a half-crown which is an English coin which was once made of gold but now, is made of silver and is worth 2s. 6d. These spots never run into patches on the dog. The spots mentioned are found on the body while on the head, face, ears, legs, and tail, the spots are smaller. The coat is short and smooth. The Dalmatian which is also known as the Carriage Dog or the Coach Dog, was used in the Balkans Bal-kans originally as a gun-dog, also in Itlay. In France during the seventeen century it was used as a guard against highwaymen. At the end of the eighteenth century cen-tury it was introduced from France to Britain. In parts of Britain it is still used as a coach dog or carriage guard. In America it is very popular as a companion and Show Dog, and occasionally it is used as a pointing dog. If anyone has a dog which they would like to have used as an example ex-ample of that breed, please call The Independent and we will be very happy to take a picture of the dog. |