Dalmatian (dog)

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Dalmatian
Liver-spotted Dalmatian
Other names	Carriage Dog Coach Dog English Coach Dog Spotted Coach Dog Firehouse Dog Plum Pudding Dog
Country of origin	Croatia
Nicknames	Dal, Dally
Traits Weight Male 35-50 lb. Female 35-50 lb. Height Male 19-24 in. (note: standard for conformation showing is different) Female 19-24 in. (note: standard for conformation showing is different) Coat White background Color Colours permitted in show ring: black- or liver-coloured spots. Litter size avg. 8 pups, born without spots. Life span 12-14 years
Classification & standards FCI Group 6 Section 3 (Scenthounds) #153 standard AKC Non-Sporting standard ANKC Group 7 (Non-Sporting) standard CKC Group 6 (Non-Sporting) standard KC (UK) Utility standard NZKC Non-sporting standard UKC Companion Breeds standard

The Dalmatian (Croatian: Dalmatinac) is a breed of dog, noted for its white coat with either black or liver spots. Although other color variations do exist, any color markings other than black or liver are a disqualification in purebred Dalmatians.