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Copyright2009
DalmatianClubofAmerica
MLJ2012
1804 Coach dog of
Reinagle by Scott
1767 the Braque de
Bengale. Resembles an
Istrian Pointer, believed
to be related to the
Dalmatian
1790
Braque de Bengale
This renderingof the Braque de Bengale was done by F. Chereauin1790
HOUNDS WITH THEIR ATTENDANTS by Frances co Castigione (1650-1716) Courtesy of the DresdenGallery, We st Germany
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ADalmatianof the SeventeenthCentury, by Pieter Boel
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Tail carriage should be judged when the dog is moving.
Correct set &carriage
When excited, aDalmatian may
carry his tail high
Tail curvedover theback, a fault
Low tail set,a fault
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Close tominimum
spottingrequired
Spotting slightlyuneven in
distribution butdistinct, rounded
and well definedwithoutintermingling
Distinct spotting,rounded and
well defined with
even distributionand nointermingling
Heavierspotting, butstill generallyeven
distribution ofround, distinct
spots
Heavier spotting,generally roundand evenlydistributed, but
with some minorintermingling
It is common to have moreintermingling of spots on theears and on the underside ofthe body with the balance of
the body being evenlydistributed. The less the spotsintermingle the better.
Spotting can be from adime to a half dollar insize. (smaller on head,legs & tail). Since
ticking is NOT spotting,excessive tickingdetracts from breedtype. Spots larger than ahalf dollar also detractfrom breed type.
Spotting on body isintermingled to thepoint that they areno longer distinct.
Excessiveintermingling canaffect breed typeand is undesirable
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Dalmatian spotting is the breeds most distinguishing feature.
Spotting helps to establish breed type, along with the structure of
the dog. In the scale of points, 25 of the 100 points are assigned tocolor and markings. After subtracting for head, coat and
temperament, more than half of the points relate to structure or
function. Thus, both spotting and soundness are essential parts of
correct Dalmatian type, and one must not be over-emphasized at
the expense of the other. With spotting, a wide range of
acceptability is found in the Dalmatian. It is not unusual to find
variations in patterns and some intermingling of spots within the
acceptable range. What is a pleasing distribution is a subjective.
The outside range of acceptable patterns is determined by whether
or not the patter is so light, so heavy or the spotting is so
intermingled as to seriously detract from breed type.
Larger than a spot
Smooth edges
No white hairs
Spots runningtogether on neck andshoulder
Not a patch!
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Spots running together on top.
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Four and a halfweeks
Seven weeksOne year
Tri color is tan (notliver or black)
Location: same tanareas as onDobermans orRottweilers
Note: Tan markingsare not found onback or top of dog
A tri-color liver willhave tan markings
not blackLiver spotted Tri-Color
Black spotted Tri-Color
Correct frontmovement Correct rear
movement
Incorrect frontmovement,
toeing in andelbowing out
Incorrect rearmovement,
cowhocks
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Correct
Incorrect
Note the extended front reach and rear
extension along with a level topline. Herethe front and rear movement are in balance.Note the head carriage, not carried too highso as to shorten the stride.
Poor reach and drive Note the limitedforward reach and rear extension. This
may be a result of inadequate angulation inone or both ends. It is important that theangulation be balanced, or other movingfaults will occur. This dog will require moresteps than the correct gaiting dog to coverthe same amount of distance.
Type Function (Movement) Spotting
25 points are assigned to color and markings.
After subtracting for head, coat, & temperament,
more than half the points (75 points) relate to
structure or function.
Thus, both spotting and soundness are essential
parts of correct Dalmatian type.
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Over 24 at the withers
Overshot or undershot bite
Any color markings other than black or liver
Tri-color
Patches
Major faultsMajor faultsMajor faultsMajor faults
Ectropion, entropion, trichiasis
Incomplete pigmentation of the eye rims and nose
(leather)
Flat feet
Cowhocks
FaultsFaultsFaultsFaults
Ring tail
Low-set tail Under 19 inches or over 23 Inches at the withers
Thank you
DCA Judges Education ChairmanElaine Ann Lindhorst
636-441-5298
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