Does your Dalmatian have a bit of a dry nose? Is it rough in patches or is it covered by layers of crust? If that describes your Dal's nose, it may be the more extreme dryness, Nasal Hyperkeratosis. The good news is no matter how dry your Dalmatian's nose is Nose Butter is the answer.
A moist nose acts like smell-snagging flypaper, grabbing the scent particles that float by and feeding them to your dog’s scent receptors. If your dog's sense of smell is dulled by a dry, crusty nose, he may become less confident, stressed or anxious. Not getting enough info leads to stress and insecurity (like we feel with No Service on our cellphone when we really need directions).