Dalmatian — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Dalmatian — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed originated in Croatia and is FCI standard N° 153, Group 6 (scenthounds and related breeds).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The desirable height at the withers is 19–23 inches; any dog over 24 inches is disqualified.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, dense, fine and close-fitting, neither woolly nor silky.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The ground colour is pure white, with dense black spots (black-spotted) or liver-brown spots (liver-spotted).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The character is steady and friendly, yet carries dignity; a shy disposition is treated as a serious fault.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include being over 24 inches, an overshot or undershot bite, any spot colour other than black or liver, tricolour, and patches.