Why is the Dalmatian a firehouse dog?
The origin of the Dalmatian is clouded in mystery. Every book you read will give you a different country of origin, but the fact is no one knows where exactly the Dalmatian originated. At some point in its history, the Dalmatian was associated with gypsies travelling through Europe. It made its way slowly into the United Kingdom, where its affinity for horses was discovered and the Dalmatian became a carriage dog, running alongside the horses. When fire-trucks were developed, the Dalmatian was a logical choice to run with the horses pulling the truck. Hence its birth as the firehouse dog.
