The Explorer Pulled Out His Telescope and Searched the River Valley
A green velvet cap with a long dark feather sits above a white face covered in black spots, and bright brown eyes look straight ahead. This Dalmatian explorer wears a green embroidered jacket with a lace collar and a leather strap across the chest that holds a brown satchel. In his spotted paw he holds a brass telescope, as if he has just been looking at the horizon. Behind him a Renaissance valley with a winding river, tall trees, and golden-gray clouds stretches away.
The black spots on his paw stand out against the white lace cuff, a little pattern that gives the portrait a playful touch. Renaissance painters liked to show explorers because the age of travel and discovery was a major part of their world.
Dalmatians are lively, athletic dogs that were once used to run alongside carriages, and they still have plenty of stamina. They are smart and friendly, but they need lots of exercise and training to stay happy. Puppies are born white and develop their spots as they grow. They shed a lot, so regular brushing helps. Some Dalmatians can have health issues like deafness or urinary stones, so talk to your vet about screening, diet, and plenty of fresh water.
He is ready for any journey, and he has packed a snack in the satchel, just in case.
