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Well it is hard to say. Some dogs have spots from their ancestors. See their ancestors use their spots for camouflage to hunt for food or hide from other animals. This day dogs have spots as a birth mark in away. Some spots are good looking and others should not have them. The dogs this day use their spots the same as their ancestors did back then. I hope this helps you out. I know quite a bit about dogs not alot but somewhat. We raise labs.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y ago== == That's like saying why is the Sun hot?? Or why do cats have long nails?? Dalmatians have spots because it's in their genetic makeup.
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∙ 14y agoI read that it's because it's in their genetic makeup. but I don't know for sure.
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∙ 14y agoIn the 1400's the breed colour was desired because of the beauty and because thieves could see their stark colourings as they ran along side carriages to deter any attacks.
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∙ 16y agoThe spots are a characteristic of the breed.
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∙ 14y agoThey don't get them all at once, they come gradually, and start when they are 2-4 weeks old.
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What kind of dog is white with black spots?
a dalmatian
A white dog with black spots are called?
A Dalmatian has black spots and white skin
How would you recognize a dalmatian?
by black spots on a white dog
What age do dalmatian dog get spots?
A Dalmatian is born with a plain white coat. Their spots will usually start to appear around 3 weeks of age.
What dog works with fire men?
If you are referring to the stereotypical white dog with black spots - it is a Dalmatian.
Can pit bulls have spots in their color?
Like a dalmatian? Probably not. But they may have larger spots than dalmatian spots.
Is a dalmatian a land animal?
Yes, it is a breed of dog ... black spots on white, AKA, the 'Firehouse Dog.'
What is a dog that is white and has black spots?
Dalmatian, Great Dane, Mastiff, Jack Russell Terrier, Rat Terrier or a mix.
What is the name of a spotted dog?
A lot of dogs develop a different coat pattern as they grow. Dalmatian pups, however, are allways born with no spots and develop them as they grow up.
What does Dalmatian mean?
A dalmatian is a type of dog...it has black (or sometimes brown) spots and its background color is white. it has a history of being around horses. in the olden days they would kill rats and mice in the horses' barns and sometimes walk in parades with them. Also it is supposedly a fire fighter's dog. A Dalmatian is a type of dog that has spots and is famous for working with firefighters. It is also famous for being in the movie 101 Dalmatians.
What kind of dog is medium sized and white with a little bit of blond spots on it?
The kind of dog that is medium sized and is white with a little blond spots on it is called Dalmatian.
Hound dog with white coat and black spots Not a Dalmatian?
It could be a Blue Tick Coonhound.
