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What Does A Dalmatian Look Like?
from:The Dalmatian is a breed of balance and moderation. You do not want a big head on a little dog or a small head on a big dog. Similarly, you do not want an extremely elegant head on a male dog or a very "doggy" head on a female dog. The females are generally more feminine versions of the males and this male/female difference should be quite apparent. The head should have clean lines and the Dalmatian should have a clean mouth, not drooling or loose lipped. The standard does a good job of describing eyes, ears, stop, muzzle, nose, lips and scissors bite; and it also notes appropriate size and angle relationships.
With regard to eyes, the major faults of ectropion and entropion eyelids refer to lids that turn into (entropion) or out/row, (ectropion) the eye. Trichiasis is a condition of one or more misdirected eyelashes, causing corneal or conjunctival irritation. These conditions are extremely rare to find in the show ring, but the fact that they have been carried forward in our breed standard indicates that these conditions have caused trouble in the past. Also, they are serious enough to be used as screening factors when making current breeding program selections.
The important thing to keep in mind is that the more you deviate from what the breed standard describes, the more you move away from symmetry, balance and intelligent expression. Picture a Dalmatian with close set, yellow eyes, no stop between the forehead and top of muzzle, and uneven planes between the top of the skull and his pointy nosed muzzle when viewed from the side. If, for example, a line drawn across the top of the skull was parallel to the ground and another line drawn across the top of the muzzle pointed more toward the ground, the dog would be "down faced" and less intelligent looking than one with parallel planes. Such a dog does not have the intelligent expression desired in a Dalmatian. Not even perfect spotting could save the conformation standard shortcomings of a head like this.
The neck, top line, body segment calls for a smooth throat with no excess skin folds and a nicely arched, fairly long neck. The word "arched" denotes a curved structure. The top line should be smooth, without a dip or break between the withers and the back. The chest, back, loin and croup descriptions are clear. Tail docking refers to removing any portion of the tail, whether it is done at birth or later for any reason, through surgery. The front legs are to come straight down from the elbows to the pasterns, whether looking at the dog from the side or the front. Cow hocks occur when the points of the hocks are closer together than the heels of the pads in normal standing position. The feet, coat and color and markings sections are reasonably clear.
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 Dalmatian Lifespan
The Right Crate For Your Dalmatian Puppy
The moment you decide to own a Dalmatian puppy, you need to start planning for his arrival in your home Both you and your new family member will find the transition period much easier if your home is properly equip in advance of the arrival One of the first thing you need to prepare for the arrival of your new Dalmatian puppy is a crate Every dog should have a crate of his own from the v.....More on Dalmatian Lifespan
Establishing A Positive Behavioral Training
The key to having a good relationship with a Dalmatian, whether he is a member of the family as an older dog or comes as a puppy from a litter, is in the amount of attention and affection with which you establish boundaries of behavior They are eagerly responsive to attention, games, praise and positive training However, they have a sharp memory for negative or harshly corrective actions They .....More on Dalmatian Lifespan
Medical Conditions And Diet For Your Dalmatian
When feeding your Dalmatian, it is important to keep in mind that dietary choices can affect the development of orthopedic diseases such as hip dysplasia and osteochondrosis When feeding a puppy at risk, avoid high calorie diets and try to feed him several times a day Sudden growth spurts are to be avoided because they result in joint instability Recent research has also suggested that the e.....More on Dalmatian Lifespan
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 Dalmatian Lifespan
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