Dalmatian Puppies For Sale

The history of the Dalmatian dog breed is long and shrouded in mystery. The name Dalmatian was given to the breed in 1771 by Thomas Pennant, who believed that the breed originated in the country of Dalmatia, located in the eastern Mediterranean region. Depictions of the Dalmatian breed can be found in famous art pieces from this region as far back as the 19th century, and descriptions of the dog were found in Croatian church chronicles from 1719 and 1737 under the Latin name Canis Dalmaticus. With mysterious origins, the Dalmatian is known as a status symbol in the Regency Period. It is highly prized because of its decorative spots. It was bred to work as a coaching dog, mostly seen beside horse-drawn carriages of nobles. The Dalmatian is a fine-looking, muscular, and medium-size dog. It has incredible endurance and stamina. It weighs 48–55 pounds and stands 56–61 centimetres at the withers. This active and robust dog has a relatively long and flat head that is well-defined with a moderate stop and no loose skin. Dalmatian’s eyes are medium-sized that are either dark in black-spotted dogs or amber in liver-spotted dogs. Ears are also modest in size and set high with broken markings or preferably spotted. Its jaws are strong, its neck is fairly long, and its back is levelled with well-defined withers and well-sprung ribs. Dalmatian is an active breed and highly intelligent, due to their natural affinity for horses, the distinctive shape and color of the Dalmatian has been seen running beside carriages for centuries, from gypsy caravans to the coaches of well-born ladies, to horse-drawn fire engines. In fact, they are depicted this way so often that many people forget that they also excel as guard dogs, hunting dogs for both fowl and boar, vermin extermination, shepherding, and even as performers in the circus. Dalmatians are well known for their endurance, their speed, and their protective natures; however, these same traits may also lead to some of the more challenging aspects to owning a Dalmatian. All the energy that is required for a dog to follow a horse-drawn carriage for miles comes out as restlessness, anxiety, and destructive tendencies if the animal is not provided with the opportunity for ample exercise on a regular basis. Although they have a natural affinity for horses, if they are not properly socialized as puppies, Dalmatians can develop aggressive and territorial behaviors towards other dogs, particularly dogs of the same sex.