Guide Note: The Dalmatian was bred to act as coach dogs, which would run under or along side horse drawn carriages. They are high energy dogs that have the endurance to keep up with horses all day long, so in a household they need a lot of exercise. In America the Dalmatian is well known as a "firedog" because of it's history of working along side the horse drawn fire engines back in England.
Fast Facts:
- Dalmatian puppies are born white and either black or liver colored spots develop as they get older.
- The Dalmatian breed is thought to have originated in a province of Croatia, called Dalmatia, giving them their name.
- Dalmatians shed their coats year round, rather than only shedding twice a year like most of the double coated breeds do.
- 50% of all Dalmatian owners get rid of the dog within its first year.
- 10% to 12% of the Dalmatian breed are deaf.
