1921 AKC Standard Recommended by the Dalmatian Club. The Head should be of a fair length, the skull flat, rather broad between the ears and moderately well defined at the temples, i.e., exhibiting a moderate amount of stop and not in one straight line from the nose to the occiput bone, as required in a Bull Terrier. It should be entirely free from wrinkle. The Eyes should be set moderately well apart, and of medium size, round, bright and sparkling, with an intelligent expression, their color greatly depending on the markings of the dog.
Wall eyes are permissible.
The Ears should be set on rather high, of moderate size, rather wide at the base and gradually tapering to a rounded point. They should be carried close to the head, be thin and fine in texture, and always spotted, the more profusely the better. The neck should be fairly long, nicely arched, light and tapering, and entirely free from throatiness. The shoulders should be moderately oblique, clean and muscular, denoting speed. Legs and Feet of great importance.