They were an essential part of emergency response in the early days of firefighting. They served as coaches for the horses to run as fast as they could to get to the fire. Many believe they had a natural affinity to horses. These Dalmatians provided a valuable service to scare off stray dogs who would try and run with the horses or interrupt them in any way. Another benefit to their fire rescue was these dogs were also easily identified by their spotted and speckled coats, even when fire and smoke blocked views.
The Dalmatian was a great fit for the quick needs of horse-drawn fire engines. While other dogs were sometimes used in this way, it was the Dalmatian which became trained as a carriage dog, mostly because the dog’s agility and speed. In began in the early 1700s when Dalmatians, or Dals as they are sometimes called, served as part coach and part guard dog to help the horse-drawn fire engines get to their fire emergency as efficiently as possible. While the Dalmatian’s origin is somewhat of a mystery, their use in firehouses has long been part of their past.
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Read on for why we love Dalmatians and how to keep them healthy. This feature is on Dalmatians in honor of National Fire Dog Day on October 1. We will talk about what we love about them, as well as reflect on how to keep them healthy. Every month, we will highlight a popular dog breed at risk for arthritis.
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