Dalmatian colors are captivating as the breed itself. There are different color variations in dalmatian breeds such as lemon and blue and many more colors which we will discuss in this article.
White & Black Dalmatian
White and black is a standard dalmatian color in which the base color of the coat is white and contains bold black spots rounded or oval shaped on body, head, ears, and tail which is formed because of the piebald gene. These black spots keep developing till one year after birth. This color cost is normally $800 to $2,000.
White & Liver Brown
The white and liver brown is a beautiful and also a standard dalmatian breed color, this color dog has a white coat with brown or liver colored spots with a gene that dilutes the black pigment to a liver shade. Liver Dalmatians have liver colored noses,paw pads and light brown eyes. This color is common but rare then black. If you want to buy a liver brown Dalmatian, its cost is $1,000 to $2,500.
White & Orange Dalmatian
White and orange are also known as lemon-spotted Dalmatians, they are rare. This color occurs due to the absence of liver pigment and presence of recessive gene. This color can have pale colored noses and paw pads. Price of this color is $1,500 to $3,000.
White & Lemon Dalmatian
White and lemon dalmatians look similar to white and orange dalmatians. They are rare and attract the eyes. These lemon color spots are made because of recessive gene and the nose color is black of this color dog. Price of this color is similar to white and orange lemon dalmatian.
Tri-colored Dalmatian
A dalmatian dog is called a tri-colored when there are two more colors on its white coat. Most of the time there are two types of tri-colored dalmatians which are White Black & Tan and White, Liver & Tan both can have a nose of brown color. A tri-colored Dalmatian costs $1,500 to $3,500.
Sable Dalmatian
The Sable Dalmatian is very rare because breeders don’t focus on breeding for this color and is not recognized in breed, in this color the spots are in golden tones. If we talk about its price its price is $2,000 to $4,000 because they are extremely rare.
Brindle Dalmatian
They have a Tiger Stripe pattern with spots on their body which makes them rare. The black or liver spots show the unique appearance of a brindle dalmatian. A gene causes the brindle pattern by affecting pigmentation on each spot. Brindle dalmatians need some good health care because they have some common issues like deafness and urinary issues. Price range of this color variation is $1200 to $5000.
Two-tone Dalmatian
Two-tone Dalmatian has two color spots on its body such as black with blue & black with liver. Each spot on their body is solid color and this variation is also rare due to limited breeding focus on two-tone color. These dogs are very energetic and intelligent. They are expensive because of this two-tone color. They cost around $2000 to $5000.
Mosaic Dalmatian
Mosaic Dalmatian is extraordinarily rare and difficult to find because of multiple spots on the body of the same dog due to a unique genetic phenomenon known as mosaicism. This Dalmatian color have different patches in various colors. Color combinations may include black, liver, lemon, blue, and other colors, mixed in the same spot. Price varies from $2500 to $5000.
White Dalmatian
White Dalmatians are also rare as they are born white because of genetic factors that reduce spot formation. In most cases they are not pure white they have some sparse spots that are barely visible. They cost between $450 to $2000.
Liver Trindle & White Dalmatian
Liver Trindle & White is a unique variation that combines liver color spots in specific areas. In this breed body color is white and spots colors are livered color may look tan or slightly brown. This color pattern usually appears on the face, legs, chest and around the eyes. This trindle pattern occurs due to brindle genes affecting some areas. Prices can be around $1000 to $4000.
Blue Dalmatian
Blue dalmatian is an uncommon breed due to white base color with slate blue and grayish spots on its body. These blue spots are a result of the dilution gene both parents should carry the dilution gene for this color. You will need a budget of approximately $1,500 to $3,500 to purchase this blue Dalmatian.
Why Do Dalmatians Have Spots?
Dalmatians have spots due to their unique genetic makeup in which genes have complex interactions for coat color and pattern. The spotting gene is responsible for the development of spots. The gene produces melanocytes, the pigment cells, and distributes them evenly across the body. Spots themselves don’t have any functional purpose they just help in identification.
Do Rainbow Dalmatians Exist?
Rainbow Dalmatians do not exist naturally or genetically. Dalmatians can come in spot colors of black, liver, lemon, blue, and the rare brindle but not rainbow spots across the coat. You can see Rainbow Dalmatians online, in art, digital edits, or in imaginative depictions with rainbow spots.
FAQs
Do All Dalmatians Have Black Spots?
Answer: No, all dalmatians don’t have black spots. Pure white dalmatian has a white coat with no spots on it.
Why Are Some Dalmatian Colors More Expensive?
Answer: Some dalmatian colors like mosaic, brindle are more expensive because they are rare. And difficult to find. That’s the reason breeders who have these colors charge often more.
Do Dalmatian Puppies Change Color As They Grow?
Answer: Dalmatian puppies are born completely white, and their spots gradually develop on their bodies. The spots continue to darken and increase in size and number until the dog reaches maturity.
