Dalmatian

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An elegant animal of ancient lineage, the Dalmatian with his picturesque spotting is certainly one of the most distinctive looking of all breeds. His traditional role in life was that of a carriage dog, trotting either alongside the horses or underneath the axle of the coach for mile after mile, to protect occupants from being attacked by highwaymen. Made redundant with the advent of the motor car, the Dalmatian subsequently came to prominence working with horse-drawn fire engines.

A strong, muscular active dog, capable of great speed and endurance, the Dalmatian's great love in life is exercise, exercise and more exercise! He is ideally suited to somebody with a very active lifestyle, or alternatively someone living on an acreage. He has a natural affinity for horses.

The Dalmatian is a true gentleman, being quiet, sensitive and well-mannered. Politely reserved with strangers and with a highly developed protective instinct, he makes a sensible and dependable guard dog. His short, hardy, dense coat requires very little attention to maintain a well-groomed appearance. A very natural "no-frills" breed, the Dalmatian is hardy, adaptable and super sound.

Temperamentally, he is an ideal companion dog. Intelligent, willing to please, with a friendly outgoing disposition, the Dalmatian makes a handsome and faithful family pet.

Height: Dogs 58.4 - 61cm
Bitches 56 - 58.4cm
Weight: approx 32kg

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

Dalmatian Club of the ACT

Mrs Jan Kirin 62544344

New South Wales

Dalmatian Club of NSW Inc

Mrs M Miller 02 9634 6458

Email: ianmill@zeta.org.au

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.  

Phone: (08) 8984 3570

Email: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Dalmation Association of Qld

Mrs J Robinson (07) 3200 5579

South Australia

Dalmatian Club of SA Inc

Lisa VannTelephone: 08 8285 1182

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

Dalmatian Club of Victoria Inc.

Puppy Officer : Mrs Jan Atkins 03 5796 2789

E-mail : dcov@dalmatian.asn.au

Western Australia

Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc) 

Phone: (08) 9455 1188 

Email:k9@cawa.asn.au