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Why Are Dalmatians the Official Firehouse Dogs?
The tradition of Dalmatians in firehouses dates back more than a century. Nowadays they mainly serve as mascots, but before fire trucks had engines, Dalmatians played a vital role every time firefighters raced to a blaze.
http://www.livescience.com/33293-dalmatians-official-firehouse-dogs.html
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11 Spotted Facts About Dalmatians - Mental Floss
You've probably seen this spotted dog on the back of a fire truck or in the movies, but how much do you really know about the unusual breed?
http://mentalfloss.com/article/66339/11-spotted-facts-about-dalmatians
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Dalmatian (dog) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Dalmatian is a medium-large breed of dog noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat and was mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days. Its roots trace back to Croatia and its historical region of Dalmatia. Today, this dog remains a well-loved family pet, and many dog enthusiasts enter their pets into kennel club competitions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalmatian_(dog)
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Dalmatian Dog Breed Information - American Kennel Club
Right breed for you? Dalmatian information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, how to find a Dalmatian and AKC standard.
http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dalmatian/
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Dalmatian Breed Information
The Dalmatian is highly active and intelligent and needs lots of exercise to stay happy. A former circus performer, he's great at learning tricks and loves to show off his talents.
http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/dalmatian
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PetMD - Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a well-known dog breed, most famous for its white coat spotted with black or brown markings. Historically used as a carriage dog, this breed is very active and was once even bred to run with horses. Because of this, the Dalmatian is most suitable for dog lovers that can give it attention and time for exercise.
http://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/c_dg_dalmatian
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Dalmatians: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
A good Dalmatian is a dependable, dignified gentleman, yet high-spirited and playful. However, there are lot of poorly-bred Dalmatians around, and these dogs can have serious temperament flaws. In addition, even a good Dalmatian needs plenty of exercise and companionship. Too much confinement (especially without the companionship of his family) and too little mental stimulation lead to boredom, hyperactivity, and destructive behaviors.
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/dalmatians.html
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Dalmatian Information - Dogster
The Dalmatian we know today comes from a long line of "coach dogs," bred to chase horse-drawn carriages day and night. They are tough, dependable and have an incredible stamina. If you're a cross-country runner or daily jogger, you may have met your match: Dalmatians can keep up with the most intense runners.
http://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/Dalmatian
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Dogs 101: Dalmatian - Animal Planet
Lovable, quirky and spots all over! Did you know that Dalmatians even have spots in their mouths?
http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/videos/dalmatian/
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Dalmatian Breed Information - The Kennel Club
The Dalmatian has a very distinctive appearance, being either black spotted, or liver spotted, the spots standing out well on the pure white background colour of his coat. As a puppy he is born pure white, making it impossible to know whether his spots will be black or liver.
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/breed/display.aspx?id=4087
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Dalmatian Dog Breed - Facts and Personality Traits
Loyal, playful and intelligent, Dalmatians thrive on human companionship. They also need vigorous exercise to dispel boundless energy.
http://www.hillspet.com/en/us/dog-breeds/dalmatian
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Weird & Fun Facts About Dalmatians - Pets
The dalmatian, or "dal" as his friends call him, is the only spotted breed. Not only is he well known as a firehouse mascot, but in previous centuries he was used as a coaching dog, ...
http://pets.thenest.com/weird-fun-dalmatians-5792.html
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Dalmatian Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts - Dogtime
Best known as the star of Disney's 101 Dalmatians, this sleek and athletic dog breed has a history that goes back several hundred years. He started out as a coach dog but has also served in many other capacities, including hunter, firehouse dog, and circus performer. As charming in life as in film, he goes from gallant to goofy to gallant again in the blink of an eye, and loves to be a part of everything his family does.
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/dalmatian
