HEAD MARKINGS
When breeding the marked variety the head markings are an important feature. In this page I will break down the points of the head and give examples where possible. Not only the marking are judged , also type and quality is looked at. A good even blaze is needed to achieve a well balanced exhibit. The blaze can be either narrow or wide providing it is central and running in a continuous line from the point between the ears to the nose. The head should also be clean with a solid Demarcation line.
The Blaze
All Dalmatians in Australia must have a blaze to be eligible to be shown. The blaze must be central and run from the tip of the nose and stop between the ears.
A blaze that runs underneath the nose and continues under the chin is known as dribbled and is only a fault. The same as if the blaze was to run through the ears and onto the body.
There are many different types of blazes but so long as they are central and giving the head a well balanced appearance it can be thin, wide, narrow or wedge shaped.
A blaze that runs underneath the nose and continues under the chin is known as dribbled and is only a fault. The same as if the blaze was to run through the ears and onto the body.
There are many different types of blazes but so long as they are central and giving the head a well balanced appearance it can be thin, wide, narrow or wedge shaped.
Demarcation Line
The demarcation should show a clean line from a solid head to a white body. The line from behind the ears and under the jaw showing no roaning or drags. Some that are agouti colour may show bonnet strings which is long ticking under the jaw.