Origin and use: Not from Dalmatia, Yugoslavia, where it worked during the Balkan wars as a messenger but developed in England it was used as a guard dog, sled dog, herd dog, draught dog and hunter. It also became known as the ‘Coach Dog’.
Height: dog 57 to 60 cm, bitch 55 to 57 cm
Weight: both sexes 22 to 25 kg
Temperament: happy, attentive, good watch-dog, good with children
Useful information: It is prone to congenital deafness and bladder stones. It needs brushing every day with a medium-hard brush and needs lots of exercise.

Breed clubs:
Dalmatian Club. PO Box 7356, Petit, 1512
Secretary Tel. 011 425 6808.

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Breeders:

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.