The hocks are well let down. When the Dalmatian is standing, the hind legs, viewed from the rear, are parallel to each other from the point of the hock to the heel of the pad. Cowhocks are a major fault. Feet Feet are very important. Both front and rear feet are round and compact with thick elastic pads and well arched toes.
Flat feet are a major fault.
Dewclaws may be removed. The coat is short, dense, fine and close fitting, it is neither wooly nor silky, it is sleek, glossy and healthy in appearance. Color and Markings Color and markings and their overall appearance are very important points to be evaluated. The ground color is pure white. They vary from the size of a dime to the size of a half-dollar.