Why are dalmatians associated with firemen?
Dalmatians (white dogs with black spots) are a strong breed with a muscular body. They have been trained to “protect and serve” since the 1700s in England.HistoryDalmatians were depicted in Italian wall paintings from 1360 AD. They are named after a coastal region called Dalmatia, where they are believed to have originated.English ServiceIn England, dalmatians were employed to protect horses from thieves in the 1700s. They were also trained to run alongside the horses as the larger animals pulled carriages and would chase away stray animals that may frighten them.Fire ServiceWater pumpers were drawn with a team of strong, healthy horses, and the dalmatian was employed to accompany the horses on fire calls to keep them calm and discourage thievery.PersonalityDalmatians are very loyal to their owners and a formidable guard dog when challenged. It is for this reason that fire houses have kept the dogs on after the horse-drawn equipment was replaced.WarningWhile the dalmatian is a wonderfu
