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It's
spelled "D-a-l-m-a-t-i-a-n" not "D-a-l-m-a-t-i-o-n". (Doesn't it drive
you crazy when people spell your name wrong?) |
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Dalmatians have been associated with fire
departments for many years. Why? Many years ago, Dalmatians were used to
chase rats out of the fire stations and horse stables of London. The dogs
also guided the horse-pulled fire wagons through city streets. Some modern
firehouses still keep Dalmatians as pets. |
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During World War II, Dalmatians were used to
carry secret messages and emergency supply kits. |
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Did you know that some Dalmatians are circus
performers? They work well with horses, love to be the center of
attention, and are natural clowns. |
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Dalmatians have been around for hundreds of
years, but historians aren't sure where the spotted dogs first appeared.
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Dalmatians are also known as English Coach
Dogs, Carriage Dogs, and Plum Pudding Dogs.
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A Dalmatian's spots are usually black or
brown. And here's something interesting: Dalmatians are born with pure
white coats - they "grow" their spots as they get older. |
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Did you know that most dogs (including
Dalmatians) are color-blind? That means they see things in black and
white. But most dogs have excellent eyesight. |
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Dalmatians have great ears. They hear about
four times better than humans. |
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Full-grown Dalmatians usually weigh between
40 and 70 pounds. Male Dalmatians are bigger than female Dalmatians. |
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Dalmatians are "people dogs." They like
nothing more than spending quality time with their owners. |
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George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and
painter Pablo Picasso all owned Dalmatians. |
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Dalmatians are extremely smart, stubborn,
and may be easily bored. Like some children, they like to see how much
they can get away with! |
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Dalmatians love to swim! |
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Although Dalmatians have short hair, they
shed quite a bit and must be brushed regularly to avoid a "snowstorm" of
hair in the house. |
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Click
here to be connected to the website of
the Dalmatian Assistance League, a national organization dedicated to
providing a source of shelter and adoptive placement for Dalmatians in
need of loving homes. |
