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Their link with the fire service dates back to their use as carriage dogs, due to their ability to guard the horses, and their beautiful appearance. They are very obedient as well.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey were once used as guard dogs to protect Dalmatia. They were also once used as carriage dogs and fire fighting dogs.
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Dalmatians have been used as hunting dogs, as soft mouthed retrievers, as pointers, herding and even as watch dogs. During both World Wars and during Vietnam, Dalmatians were used to guard the camps of US soldiers. Dalmatians are also excellent tracking and Search and Rescue dogs.
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∙ 12y agoHorses are gregarious and feel the need for company. The dalmatians served this purpose. They would run along side the horses or under the axle of the coach and keep up with the team for as much as 20 - 30 miles per day. They would also help to clear the way for the team and keep other dogs from interfering with the horses.
Also, horse theft was so common back in the 17th, 18th and 19th. century that Fire depts,coach and stage coach drivers used the dogs as guards to protect the team and the luggage in the coach.
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∙ 15y agoThey ran in front of the horses back when there were horse drawn fire trucks to clear a path for the horses. They also led the horses to the fire and helped people covered in ashes to safety.
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∙ 12y agoThe dalmatian immediately finds the closest fire hydrant for the men when they get to the fire.
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What kind of dog is bingo?
a dalmatian
Which breed did the English call a coach dog?
Dalmatian
Dalmatian Dog originate from?
From Dalmatia region where it is from (in Croatia)
What kind of dog is the firehouse dog?
Big dogs like the Dalmatian, Irish Terrier, German Shepherd .... etc.
Hound dog with white coat and black spots Not a Dalmatian?
It could be a Blue Tick Coonhound.
What is is the animal symbol of the fire service?
A dalmatian dog.
How do you spell the black spotted dog that works at fire stations?
The black spotted dog that works at fire stations is spelled "Dalmatian."
What dog works with fire men?
If you are referring to the stereotypical white dog with black spots - it is a Dalmatian.
What breed dog is in fire house dog?
The Dalmatian is traditionally a cart guarding dog. This lead to them being kept in firehouses.
Is dalmatian synonym for dog?
No: A Dalmatian is a Type of dog.
How do you spell the dog Dalmatian?
It should be spelt as Dalmatian.
What is the classification of a dalmatian dog?
classification of dalmatian dogs
How do you spell dalmatian?
The correct spelling is "dalmatian" (breed of dog).
Why do firestations use dalmatians as a mascot?
The Dalmatian dog breed is very intelligent, very athletic, very loyal and very adaptable to their surroundings. They were bred in the Empire of Dalmatia, which is now part of modern-day Croatia, as military dogs, trained to protect the borders of the Empire alongside their military handlers. The Dalmatian was introduced to England in 1862. The British Government decided to use the Dalmatian dogs at first as a guard dog, to protect fire-houses (fire stations) from thieves and sabotage. As well as to sit with the horses who drew the fire engines as the firefighters fought a fire, because they were very strong and expensive horses, hence targets for horse-thieves. Try to steal a fire-horse being guarded by a Dalmatian back in those days, then the lovable, loyal, cute dog would attack and probably kill you. As the British began to quickly realise the incredible intelligence of the Dalmatian dog, they were trained for other duties too. The Dalmatians were trained to run ahead of the horse-drawn fire engines and stand in the middle of crossroads to halt the traffic as the fire engines approached. This lead to the real reason the Dalmatian became a mascot for firefighters in England and America. Later however, the invention of modern engines, improved sirens and changing public morals made the Dalmatian's traffic-stopping abilities and aggressive guarding obsolete. So, nowadays the Dalmatian is trained as a rescue dog. Trained to use their athleticness, intelligence, adaptability and sense of smell to detect humans trapped in buildings and natural disasters. The largest recorded use of the Dalmatian as a rescue dog is during the 9/11 Twin Tower attacks on America.
What is an old term for a Dalmatian dog?
Carriage Dog
Why is a Dalmatian known as a coach dog?
This is because the Dalmatian was once used as a coach dog, where it will follow coaches drawn by horses.
Is Dalmatian a common noun or proper noun?
The noun 'dalmatian' is a common noun, a general word for a breed of dog; a word for any dalmatian. A common is capitalized only when it is the first word in a sentence.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun for the common noun 'dalmatian' is the name of the dog or The Dalmatian Club of America.
