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The Dalmatian was one of the breeds beloved by our great-grandparents and in many old illustrations it is shown trotting by a horse or coach. One authority has stated that it is descended from the Old English Hound and was formerly used for hunting. Although it is not now used for this purpose it is noted for its keen powers of scent and follows instinctively. It has also a remarkable memory and can be easily trained. Unless it is attacked it is not pugnacious and it makes an excellent guard.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 1 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
This native breed of Dalmatia, on the Eastern shores of the gulf of Venice, has been domesticated for at least 200 years, and is a most attractive animal. His spots which should be evenly distributed, have given rise to his popular cognomen of 'plum pudding dog.' He is always born pure white, his spots develop some months afterwards. He possesses an instinctive fondness of the horse, and before the days of motors was often to be seen accompanying a trap or carriage.
1925 DOGS - Series of 50 No 9 issued by Players
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A strong, decorative dog with pronounced sporting inclinations. Head fairly wide, long and flat, with moderate indentation between eyes. Muzzle long and powerful, mouth level. Ears thin and fine, with rounded tips. Shoulders clean and muscular. Forelegs straight and heavily boned. Hind legs well muscled. Feet round and compact. Chest deep but not too wide, with well sprung, but not rounded, ribs. Back powerful, with muscular, slightly-arched loin. Tail tapering. Coat short, hard and fine. Ground colour pure white with round deep black or liver-brown spots. Eyes black or dark brown on black spotteds, yellow or light brown on livers. Eye-rims follow colour of coat.
1937 DOGS - No 13 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
This attractive native breed of Dalmatia has been domesticated for some two hundred years. His "spots, " which should be evenly distributed, have given rise to his popular cognomen of "Plum-Pudding Dog. " He is always born pure white, the spots developing afterwards. The Dalmatian appears to possess an instinctive dness for horses, and long before the days of motors was frequently to be found accompanying a coach. Colour black or liver spotted on white background. Weight 50 lbs. Height at shoulder 20 ins.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 10 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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