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Dalmatian History
from:During the past century, there has always been a strong bond existent between British dog fanciers and the Dalmatian. It is said that these dogs have been known there for the past 200 years, and there has even been exploration of a theory that they are actually partially descended from the early English hunting hounds, the Talbot in particular, so similar are they to these dogs in type, character, and hunting ability.
Quite possibly a century or two ago there was some Talbot blood infused into the European dogs who, by their striking appearance, caught the eyes of travelers from Great Britain, then gained their admiration by their intelligence, along with their strong guard dog tendencies, and thus were brought back to Britain with the tourists. There seems no disputing the fact that the Dalmatian has his roots in very ancient times, and that the evolutions in the breed have been numerous.
When, in 1860, Great Britain held its second dog show there were only five breeds represented. These included Dalmatians, and so far as history records, this was the breed's initial appearance in dog show competition. Were it not for a gentleman named Fred Kemp, who was President of the British Dalmatian Club and a third generation owner of this breed with which he himself was involved for more than half a century, Dalmatians might not have survived World War I.
Mr. Kemp is credited with having kept alive dogs in his kennel through the difficult and in many cases devastating period between 1914 and the Armistice in 1918, providing breeding stock at the end of this period. It is exciting to contemplate what happened to Dalmatians in England at the close of World War I. They fairly leaped ahead in popularity, the two Dalmatians registered with the Kennel Club in 1918 having increased to 125 by 1925 and to 889 by 1932. When the world famous dog show resumed, following World War I, there were two Dalmatians entered. In 1934, no fewer than 199 Dalmatian entries filled the classes for the breed, of which 15 were provided.
The Right Food For Your Dalmatian: Part 2
Compared to other types of breeds, Dalmatians possess a very unique metabolism They handles purines, the parent substance for the uric acid compounds found in certain meat and vegetable proteins, more like humans and apes than like other dogs Dalmatians will not thrive on diets high in purines, and some will develop serious, life threatening health problems or die prematurely as a result of su.....More on 101 Dalmatian Pictures
Dalmatians and Demodicosis
Demodex mites are present on the skin of all dogs but in some animals born with a defective immune system the numbers increase and begin to cause problems Dalmatians are usually cited as one of the most common breeds affected with this condition Although it is thought to be genetically transmitted, the mode of transmission has never been conclusively demonstrated Most cases of demodicos.....More on 101 Dalmatian Pictures
Inside The Mind Of A Dalmatian
Although Dalmatians love to ride in the car to just about anywhere, theyand#39;re not back seat dogs in any other sense of the word Their inner world contains wonders around every corner and no dangers that are quicker, tougher or smarter than they are A Dalmatian is not a "porch dog" that sits and looks at a guest or visitor until some unknown cue prompts it to get up and investigate or greet The.....More on 101 Dalmatian Pictures
The Melody Breed of the Dalmatian
Melody Dalmatians have been in existence since 1964, during which time their owners, Jack and Beth White, have produced several Best in Show dogs, five Top Ten Dogs, one Dalmatian Club of America National Specialty Best in Specialty Show winner, two National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex winners, and too many Specialty winners to count They won Best in Futurity the first year it was held in Chi.....More on 101 Dalmatian Pictures
Dalmatian History
During the past century, there has always been a strong bond existent between British dog fanciers and the Dalmatian It is said that these dogs have been known there for the past 200 years, and there has even been exploration of a theory that they are actually partially descended from the early English hunting hounds, the Talbot in particular, so similar are they to these dogs in type, character.....More on 101 Dalmatian Pictures
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