The Dalmatian is only one of the marked breeds.
Others included the Dutch, Brindle, Tortoiseshell, Tortoise & White, Tri-Colour, Bi-Colour, Roan, Magpie, Himalayan, Harlequin and the Sable.
The Dalmatian is one breed that takes patience and devotion. Many try but lose interest quickly when they don't get show marked babies born first up. In my first year of breeding the dalmatian I was blessed with 2 show marked babies but that was out of 160 babies bred that year. Breeding the Dalmatians can be frustrating, heartbreaking but most of all so very rewarding when that special baby dalmatian is born. It then makes it all the worth while.
When breeding for the Exhibition Dalmatian it should confirm to the Requirements set out in the Book of Standards under the Australian National Cavy Council or the country you reside. The standards are made up of features in which carry a certain number of points that give an over all tally of 100 points. Standards cover all the basic guidelines in helping to breed as close to what the standard asks for. Faults and Disqualifications and Approved Colours are also listed in the book of standards.
There are several types of Dalmatians making this breed even more unique with the most common being the Standard Dalmatian.They can be bred to other breeds such as Satin giving Satin Dalmatians a satin shine to stand out even more. Breeding to self crested cavies gives Crested Dalmatians the look of a broader head. Their crest can either be partly white or totally white adding a touch of class or humour depending on the blaze. If you like a challenge like myself the Satin Crested Dalmatian is for you. The Satin Crested Dalmatian adds a degree of difficulty as it is judged on the depth and quality of satinization and the Crest along with its breed requirements. If none of those interest you then how about a Coarse-coat Dalmatian. How can anyone resist a cuddly spotted ball of hair with a Rex Dalmatian. The Abyssinian Dalmatian, would be the least bred of all the dalmatian breeds. As they judged on the placement of the rosettes it would be interesting to see the placement of spots with in the rosettes. Not many have bred the Long-haired Dalmatian, as the coat grows in length the spots would soon turn into stripes.
Others included the Dutch, Brindle, Tortoiseshell, Tortoise & White, Tri-Colour, Bi-Colour, Roan, Magpie, Himalayan, Harlequin and the Sable.
The Dalmatian is one breed that takes patience and devotion. Many try but lose interest quickly when they don't get show marked babies born first up. In my first year of breeding the dalmatian I was blessed with 2 show marked babies but that was out of 160 babies bred that year. Breeding the Dalmatians can be frustrating, heartbreaking but most of all so very rewarding when that special baby dalmatian is born. It then makes it all the worth while.
When breeding for the Exhibition Dalmatian it should confirm to the Requirements set out in the Book of Standards under the Australian National Cavy Council or the country you reside. The standards are made up of features in which carry a certain number of points that give an over all tally of 100 points. Standards cover all the basic guidelines in helping to breed as close to what the standard asks for. Faults and Disqualifications and Approved Colours are also listed in the book of standards.
There are several types of Dalmatians making this breed even more unique with the most common being the Standard Dalmatian.They can be bred to other breeds such as Satin giving Satin Dalmatians a satin shine to stand out even more. Breeding to self crested cavies gives Crested Dalmatians the look of a broader head. Their crest can either be partly white or totally white adding a touch of class or humour depending on the blaze. If you like a challenge like myself the Satin Crested Dalmatian is for you. The Satin Crested Dalmatian adds a degree of difficulty as it is judged on the depth and quality of satinization and the Crest along with its breed requirements. If none of those interest you then how about a Coarse-coat Dalmatian. How can anyone resist a cuddly spotted ball of hair with a Rex Dalmatian. The Abyssinian Dalmatian, would be the least bred of all the dalmatian breeds. As they judged on the placement of the rosettes it would be interesting to see the placement of spots with in the rosettes. Not many have bred the Long-haired Dalmatian, as the coat grows in length the spots would soon turn into stripes.
Australian National Cavy Council
Standard Description Feature Points
Body 30 Coloured spots on a white body, clear, distinct and well distributed.
Head 20 White blaze with solid colouring either side giving it a well balanced appearance
and good width between the eyes.
Type/Shape 15 To be of large size with cobby body & deep broad shoulders.
The head to have a well rounded profile with broad muzzle.
Feet 10 Feet to be of solid colour as the head with no white hairs, nails or pigment.
Eyes 5 Bold
Ears 5 Ears large and drooping. No flesh ear.
Colour 5 Colour to conform to the ANCC breed standards.
Condition 5 Fit, clean and firm to handle.
Coat 5 Short and silky.
Total Points 100
Head 20 White blaze with solid colouring either side giving it a well balanced appearance
and good width between the eyes.
Type/Shape 15 To be of large size with cobby body & deep broad shoulders.
The head to have a well rounded profile with broad muzzle.
Feet 10 Feet to be of solid colour as the head with no white hairs, nails or pigment.
Eyes 5 Bold
Ears 5 Ears large and drooping. No flesh ear.
Colour 5 Colour to conform to the ANCC breed standards.
Condition 5 Fit, clean and firm to handle.
Coat 5 Short and silky.
Total Points 100
Accepted colours
Self Agouti Argente
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Golden Agouti
Silver Agouti Lemon Agouti Chocolate Agouti Cinnamon Agouti Cream Agouti |
Gold / Lilac Argente
Gold/ Beige Argente Lemon/ Lilac Argente Lemon/ Beige Argente White/ Lilac Argente White/ Beige Argente |
