Dalmatian Dog Personality, Appearances, History and Pictures

by Hilya Safa · Published September 13, 2015 · Updated August 7, 2016

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Dalmatian Dog Personality

Dalmatian dogs are generally very nice pet and can usually be a good family member. However, there are some cases where the males Dalmatian has problems with temperament and aggression, so it is advisable to maintain a female Dalmatian for families with small children. Many people assume that the Dalmatian is a dog that is less intelligent than all breeds of dogs, so if you’re looking for a companion dog that can do tricks and difficult task, do not choose a Dalmatian. However, there are many advantages that make it well suited Dalmatian maintained as a family dog.

Dalmatian Dog Appearances

When people think about the kind of Dalmatian dogs, the first thing that came to mind must be the typical black and white fur. Although rare, it is surprising that there was a Dalmatian which has brown spots. Dalmatian dog fur is short and slender, making this type of dog requires very little maintenance.

The Dalmatian has a big deep chest leading to a fairly small waist. Non-sporting breed has a regular sized, triangular ears, square muzzle, medium sized, beautiful wide eyes, and a nose that matches the color of their feathers. Dalmatian dogs have long and slender legs; their bodies are long and slightly curved.

Dalmatian Dog History

The Dalmatian is named according to the name of the Dalmatia region on the Adriatic coast, Croatia. For centuries the Dalmatian was used as a war dog, hunter, retriever, and guards. Dalmatian even was a pet for fashion purposes in the 18th century and the 19th by the rich who live in England, where the modern Dalmatian breeding actually formed.

A few years later Dalmatian began to enter the United States, and they quickly began to be widely known. Even today, Dalmatian dog is still known as a symbol of the fire department. This leopard dog breed used in the fire station as they once used to lead the exciting horse carriage in the 19th century. Finally Dalmatian is no longer used for fire fighting tasks and they become a pet dog and a dog show.

Not only a symbol of America’s dogs firefighters, Dalmatian also known for their roles in the film 101 Dalmatians. Dalmatian-themed film is a success boosted the popularity of the Dalmatian as a pet home after the breed is steadily decreasing over the years.

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