Dalmatian (dug)

Dalmatian
Liver-spottit Dalmatian
Ither names	Carriage Dug Spottit Coach Dug Firehouse Dug Plum Pudding Dug
Common eik-names	Dal, Dally
Oreegin	Croatie
Traits Wecht Male 55–70 pound (25–32 kg) Female 36–53 pound (16–24 kg) Hicht Male 21–26 inches (53–66 cm) Female 18–25 inches (46–64 cm) Coat White background Colour black or liver spots Bruid size 6–9 puppies Life span 10–13 years
Clessification / staundarts FCI Group 6, Section 3 (Scenthounds) #153 staundart AKC Non-sportin staundart ANKC Group 7 (Non-sportin) staundart CKC Group 6 (Non-sportin) staundart KC (UK) Utility staundart NZKC Non-sportin staundart UKC Companion Breeds staundart
Domestic dug (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Dalmatian (Croatie: Dalmatinski pas, Dalmatiner) is a breed o dug whose ruits trace back tae Croatie (an its historical region o Dalmatia), whaur the first illustrations o the dug hae been foond. The Dalmatian is notit for its unique black or liver spotted coat an wis mainly uised as a carriage dug in its early days. The day, this dug remains a well-loved faimily pet, an mony dug enthusiasts enter thair pets intae the competitions o mony kennel clubs.