Other Names
Dalmatinac, English coach dog, carriage dog, plum pudding dog, fire house dog.

Origin
Great Britain, Middle Ages

Use Today
Companion, hunting

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12-14 years of age

Weight & Height
50 to 60 pounds & 20-24 inches tall

Known Health Problems
Deafness & Urinary Stones, Epilepsy, Hip Dysplasia, Skin Allergies

Physical Description
Large, muscular and square dog. The head is pear shaped from above with the skull and muzzle parallel to one another. The skull is almost flat with a slight center groove. Nose is large, broad and black. Eyes are medium size and brown or blue. Ears are medium size and drop. The chest is deep and compact. Tail is naturally long and tapered and carried in a lsight upward curve.

Temperament
Friendly & outgoing. Usually does well with children. They can be wary of strangers and dog aggressive, especially with other male dogs.

Living Conditions
This breed will do ok in an apartment if exercised sufficiently

Grooming
Little grooming needed

Exercise
Needs a great deal of daily exercise to keep it happy

Coat Texture
Coat is short, glossy and close-fitting

Coat Colors
Liver/White or Black/White

Puppies
8-10 pups per litter. Pups are born white and develope their spots around 10-14 days old

Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club