

J. Dickman Brown's. 

 Perky. 



THE DALMATIAN (COACH-DOG). 



Origin. — Probably indigenous to Dalmatia, a province of 

 Austria, but records of the sixteenth century describe such a dog 

 as belonging to Spain. The latest authentic trace is to Denmark, 

 where it was used for drawing carts. Resembles the pointer in 

 form. 



Uses. — Simply to follow the coach or equestrian. 



* Scale of Porxxs, Etc. 



Value. 



Value. 



General Appearance. — Strong, muscular, active; free from 

 coarseness ; capable of speed and great endurance. 



Head. — Fair length; skull flat, broad between ears; moderate 

 stop, and 7iot in straight hne from occiput to nose ; no wrinkles ; 



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