From medieval paintings on large screens: Dalmatian’s Journey

Black and white health: what you need to know about the Dalmatians

When we mention the race DalmatianWe think of the beautiful Disney story or we associate it with the firefighters, being known that Dalmatian is the Fire Brigade mascot (in the United States and other English -speaking countries).
Although it is a very loved and appreciated breed, the origins of the Dalmatians are uncertain. Documents from 1374 The presence of the ancestors of the Dalmatians in the fortress of Duvrovnik, on the Costa della Dalmatia. The Dalmatian is believed to come from the crossings of the pointer races of the pointer, Bull Terrier and perhaps even the Bengal Fir. Another theory would be that the ancestors of the Dalmatians would have been represented on the Greek frescoes or on the paintings inside the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs, the drawings that represented dogs with points.
In the Victorian era, in England, the role of Dalmatian was one of the diligent. It was used to remove obstacles in the path of horses, ran both in front of the cart and on its side or under the trolley between the axes. He was also used to protect their diligence, passengers or goods. The Dalmatians were also used to deliver the horses that transported the firefighters’ water tanks. Hence the association of this breed with the firefighters. Today Dalmata is the favorite mascot of the firefighters in different countries around the world. Always working around the horses, the Dalmatians have an extremely narrow relationship with the horses, this feature has been kept to date.
Dalmatians appeared in the paintings over the centuries. A fresco of the chapel of Florence of the year of Santa Maria 1360 It has the Dalmatian as its main subject.
With the apparition of cars, the duties of the Dalmatians have implied and implicitly the interest in this breed. But after transmitting the cartoon film «101 Dalmatians“The popularity of the breed has increased considerably.
The Dalmatians were certified as a race of the American Kennel Club in 1888 and the Dalmatian Club in America was founded in 1905.

Dalmatian – Active friend and talent actor in the family

– Dalmatians are Energetic dogsLively, affectionate and protective for their family. They can easily adapt to any lifestyle but with great energy, they cannot be closed in the equipment for too long. There are dogs who love to spend time in nature with people. A half walk around the blockage will not be enough these ordinary dogs to run for hours. The favorite dalmatian activity is to run. He will prefer to run with his owner or accompany him in the rides by bicycle. Swimming, contribution, game and long where they can run are among the favorite activities of these dogs. Dalmata is a perfect candidate for practicing canine sports.
– I love Dalmatian Interaction with people. It is very suitable for families with small children, being quite tolerant and patients with specific bags of young children. Being a big dog, he must take care of him, because, unintentionally he can hit or break a small child. It must obviously be socialized by the chicken with small children and learn to interact with them. In addition, children should be taught what is the correct way to play with a dog.
– It is essential to be Strive soon. With a overflowing energy, it must be taught to appeal. Dalmatians like to explore the surrounding world. They like the attention of the owners and have a strong desire to please them. That’s why training should only be done with food prizes, praise and play.
– Being some dogs sensitiveDalmati do not tolerate difficult or brutal training methods. They will choose to retire if there are quarrels or family tensions. It reacts much better to encouragement and praise than to rigidity. They will be anxious to learn even the smallest tricks, they are successfully used in the circus shows.
– Very attach From its owners, the Dalmatians will hardly tolerate their absence, even for several hours. In this sense, you should accept to accept the lack of the master and not to develop the subsequent anxiety of separation. They have a fantastic memory and can remember a person after years, but even if they have been quarreled or punished. They are rather skeptical towards foreigners and will announce the presence of a stranger in the courtyard through a rather noisy cortex.
– Like any other quadruped, the Dalmatians must socialize AND family Small with various noises, situations, landscapes, people of different varres and of course, other dogs and other animals. Here’s how we will have a balanced dog. In the first two years of life, Dalmatian has a tendency to be more swallowed and difficult to control, which is why training is essential. They have the habit of wandering and therefore will be exposed to the dangers and indicated must be left free in a fenced space, where it can be easily supervised. They are high -speed runners, have excellent physical resistance and can run whole miles without tired.
– I’m extremely faithful to the family they belong to. They can become protective and some males can sometimes be aggressive with the dogs themselves. There are extremely rare cases in which a Dalmatian show shows aggression towards people, usually specimens who have not benefited from socialization or those who have been mistreated. They are lovers, affectionate and kind to people, they always try to be around.
– It is essential to guarantee mental stimulationin addition to physical exercises. Dalmatians are extremely intelligent dogs and if they bore they will look for something to do, most of the time something that will not be to taste the master.
Being diligence dogs, the Dalmatians are dedicated entirely to the tasks they have. Over time, the hunt for rodents, the contribution of hunting or the sheep of the sheep have also been used. This breed is versatile and has started various roles throughout history.
– Dalmatian is a Caine iniipidoBalanced and extremely energetic. It is perfect for couples, families or active people who love sport and activities in nature. It is courageous and can be a good guard dog very attached to its owners and the territory.
– Dalmatians will force us to have a style of active lifeWe go out in nature and do, sport with them. With adequate training, we will appreciate the company and love of these nobles and bold dogs.

Style athlete: Physical Description of Dalmatian
Dalmatians are medium-sized dogs with a height of 46-63 cm and a weight of 22-30 kg. They are strong dogs, muscular body, large front, medium -sized eyes.
The ears are in triangular form, the large truffle is found in the color of the spots.
The neck is short and muscular, the wide chest, long and muscle. The tail worn slightly arched over the rear is thin, conical and wrapped in short hair.
Dalmatian fur is short and shiny, mainly white with black or brown round spots.
The chicks are born with a completely white fur, following which in the next period they will develop the specific stains of the breed.

The bullets are asking for attention: the correct care of fur and health
The care of the Dalmatians is not special but as in any race, the dog must be brushed regularly, clean the ears and cut the nails. Dalmatians nautical throughout the year, which is why normal brushing helps to remove dead hair. The fur is thin and short, in very cold winters Dalmatians need protection against the cold.

Black and white health: what you need to know about the Dalmatians
Even if the Dalmatian breed is known as a race Robusta, ca. All dogs of dogs and dalmatians have some more common diseases in their breed. Some of these are:

• Hereditary deafness – Common enough in the Dalmatians. A quite large percentage of dogs in this breed can have deafness to one or both ears, which is caused by the absence of pigment cells in the internal ear. Starting from the age of five, it is possible to perform a specific test to test this defect. The test is called Baer and is the only one who can carefully diagnose deafness
• Urolithiasis – Like deafness, Urolitiasis is common in the Dalmatians because they have a single urinary tract system that makes them susceptible to the formation of stones in the urinary tract. Dalmatians can suffer of hyperuricemia that brings after the first decade of life, in particular males with kidney stones. Dalmatian urine contains uric acid instead of urea or allantain. That’s why the Dalmatian diet must be scarce in proteins that have a high uric acid contains
• Food allergies/contact/
• Dysplasia of the sphincter of the iris – Ocular hereditary disease that can make nocturnal vision difficult, increases sensitivity to strong light and sometimes leads to a partial blindness
• Hip dysplasia

Personalities they had Dalmatians
Did you know of Adlai Ewing Stevenson Pri of Ariana Grande? We could continue with Audrey Hepburn, Hilary Duff, Joan Smith, Leslie Caron, Lisa Davis, Marc Jacobs, Patrick Oconnell, Paul and Linda McCartney. Finally, it is worth mentioning celebrities such as Paula Abdul, Rhonda Fleming, Scarlett Moffatt – have loved all the Dalmatians, and for a good reason!