The Dalmatian Duke Matched His Spots to the Ermine Collar
Black spots on a white coat can look like a pattern made by an artist, and here the effect is doubled: the Dalmatian's face is dotted with spots, and so is the white ermine collar around his shoulders. His dark eyes are calm and clear, with black ear tips drooping gently, and a red velvet coat with intricate gold embroidery and a row of buttons gives him real weight. The background is a pale green wall with a soft leaf design. Duke Domino looks relaxed and noble, like a dog who has never been told no and does not plan to start listening now.
Dalmatians are athletic, energetic dogs once used to run alongside carriages, and they still need plenty of exercise today. They tend to be friendly, loyal and sensitive, and they do best with active families who can offer daily runs and training. Puppies are born white, and the spots appear over the first weeks. Some Dalmatians are prone to deafness, and the breed has a unique way of processing certain substances in food, so ask your vet about the right diet and about hearing checks. Their short coats shed year-round, so a rubber brush or grooming glove helps.
The spots are different on every Dalmatian, like a fingerprint, and the duke wears his proudly. The collar and the coat may match, but nobody could ever mistake him for anyone else.
