THE DALMATIAN DOG. 611 



hands on. I never lost an article while the dogs were in 

 charge, but was continually losing when the coachman was 

 in charge. ^. 



The same general rules for breeding, kennel management, 

 and the treatment of diseases will apply to the Dalmatian 

 as to other breeds. 



In training for the carriage, it is usually found necessary 

 to tie a young dog in proper position, under the fore axles, 

 for seven or eight drives before he will go as required. 

 Some bright puppies, however, require little or no training, 

 especially if they can be allowed to run with an old dog 

 that is already trained. 



The Dalmatian may easily be trained to perform tricks, 

 errands, etc., the method employed being the same as 

 that used in training a dog of any other breed. Kindness 

 is essential in the training and handling of this, as of any 

 other dog. You must secure the dog's love and confidence 

 before you can hope to make him obey you. Under kind 

 treatment, the Dalmatian is always bright, playful, and 

 intelligent, but with bad treatment is sure to become sullen 

 and treacherous. 



As a rule, he has great love for children, is faithful in 

 guarding them, and is desperate when they are molested. 

 He is kind and gentle, friendly even to strangers when off 

 duty; is brave, and averse to fighting, but when compelled 

 to fight is a dangerous antagonist. 



In preparing the Dalmatian for the bench, never fail to 

 give him a thorough bath, as a perfectly clean coat is nec- 

 essary in order to make the black spots shine out from the 

 white body with the greatest brilliancy. It is well to bathe 

 the dog frequently when not on exhibition, as it is con- 

 ducive to the health as well as beauty of the animal. 



The Dalmatian bitch Lulu, owned by the writer, was a 

 beautiful specimen, descended from notable English prize- 

 winners. She, with a litter of puppies, attracted so much 

 attention at the Chicago bench shows that the commis- 

 sioner in charge of the bench show held at the International 

 Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia, in 1876, sent for her. 



