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Duke Hertz was a Dalmatian who lived with the Hertz family when Nanci was a child in the 1940s.
This photo of Duke with Nanci was taken in 1946.
The Dalmatian is a breed of dog whose roots are often said to trace back to Dalmatia, a region of Croatia
where the first illustrations of the dog have been found.
The Dalmatian is noted for its unique black- or brown-spotted coat and was mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days.
Today, this dog remains a well loved family pet and many dog enthusiasts enter their pets into the competitions of many kennel clubs.
Dalmatians are a mid-sized, well defined, muscular dog with excellent endurance and stamina.
When full grown, these dogs' weight normally ranges between 35 to 70 pounds and they stand anywhere from 19 to 24 inches,
with males usually slightly larger than females.
The body is as long from forechest to buttocks as it is tall at the withers, and shoulders are laid back.
The Dalmatians' feet are round with well arched toes and nails are usually white or the same color as the dog's spots.
Their thin ears taper towards the tip and set fairly high and close to the head.
Eye color varies between brown, amber, or blue with some dogs having one blue eye and one brown eye, or other combinations
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