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Article: Spots before your eyes.(dalmatian dogs)
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- Hopscotch
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- October 1, 2003
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Have you ever seen a new-born dalmatian ? You may be very surprised and disappointed to discover that it has no spots. But don't worry, in two to three weeks, the spots will start to appear and will gradually darken.
Dalmatians may have black spots, or various shades of brown spots although black is the most predominant color.
Although the dalmatian originated in the province of Dalmatian, once a part of Austria, early drawings and engravings of spotted dogs running with Egyptian chariots would lead us to believe that some form of the breed has existed for several centuries. Dalmatians were probably spread throughout Europe and other parts of the world ...