This is just what you might expect from its name. Their heads are mostly black, though most will have a white blaze with black on the sides. In the show ring the spots should be distinct and spread out throughout the body. Their coats are silky to the touch and are short. They have red eyes and should have solid colored feet.
White feet are a fault on the show table.
There has been some debate, since a paper published in 1991, that centers on whether or not the Guinea Pig should be classified as a rodent. At this time they are still officially classified as rodents and will be treated as such until more information is revealed. The Dalmation Guinea Pig may be prone to obesity, so it is important to monitor weight and food intake. It is important not to breed a Dalmation Guinea Pig to another Dalmation. They carry a lethal gene which may be fully expressed when they are bred together.