DALMATIANS

 

 

Basketball Players

 

"Physically the Dalmatian is a splendid type. Ethnologists note with some surprise the exceptional height of the Dalmatians, and still more that of their neighbors of Herzegovina. They are among the tallest men of Europe, and not only tall but sturdy and markedly fine in their carriage."

Emily Balch-1900

 

Magarac

 

"Venice was exchanging prisoners-of-war with the Turks, and gave several Turkish soldiers for each Dalmatian. A deputy of the Turkish Porte observed that this was scarcely fair, to whom a Dalmatian of Sinj replied fiercely: 'Know that our Prince willingly gives many asses for a horse."

Hamilton Jackson-1700

 

Dogs

 

Dalmatian dog is a well known breed from Dalmatia - the coastal part of Croatia. It is white, with black colored spots, very clean, alert and curious, and can be taught as watchdog and hunter. Breeding of this dog was noted in the Djakovo district in the 14th century. One theory is that it was brought to England by soldiers of the 5th Illyrian Legion on occupation duty with the Roman Empire.