The overall length of the dog from forechest to buttocks should be approximately equal to the height. Although he should show good, sturdy bone structure, he should never appear coarse. The head should be in balance with the rest of the dog and lacking in any loose skin. The Dalmatian s eyes should be set well apart, medium sized and slightly rounded in appearance. Being set well into the skull, the eyes can be brown, blue or any combination of the two.
Dark eyes are preferred and seen more often in the black spotted dogs.
The nose should be black in black spotted dogs and brown in liver ones. Lack of proper pigmentation of the nose is a major fault. Lips are close fitting and the teeth should have a proper scissors bite. Over or undershot jaws are automatic disqualifications. Necks in Dalmatians should be arched and blend smoothly into the shoulders which in turn starts a smooth topline from withers to croup.