The Dalmatian. 201 



would be disqualified for the distinctness of the 

 markings are here a sine qua non -. 



"The Dalmatian in many particulars much re- 

 sembles the pointer, more especially in size, build, 

 and outline, though the, markings peculiar to this 

 breed are a very important feature and very highly 

 valued. 



" In General Appearance the Dalmatian should 

 represent a strong, muscular, and active dog, 

 symmetrical in outline and free from coarseness 

 and lumber, capable of great endurance combined 

 with a fair amount of speed. 



" The Head should be of fair length, the skull 

 flat, rather broad between the ears, and moderately 

 well defined at the temples, i.e., exhibiting a mode- 

 rate amount of stop, and not in one straight line 

 from the nose to the occiput bone as required in a 

 bull-terrier. It should be entirely free from wrinkle. 



u The Muzzle should be long and powerful; the 

 lips clean, fitting the jaws moderately close. 



" The Eyes should be set moderately well apart, 

 and of medium size, round, bright and sparkling, 

 with an intelligent expression, their colour greatly 

 depending on the markings of the dog. In the 

 black spotted variety the eyes should be dark 

 (black or dark brown) ; in the liver spotted variety 

 they should be light (yellow or light brown). 



