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Mainly to run behind horse-driven vehicles. They were also used as dogs of war, guarding the borders of Dalmatia. Dalmatians have a strong hunting instinct and are an excellent exterminator of rats and vermin. In sporting, they have been used as bird dogs, trail hounds, retrievers, or in packs for boar or stag hunting. Their dramatic markings and intelligence have made them successful circus dogs throughout the years. Dalmatians are perhaps best known for their role as a fire-apparatus follower and as a firehouse mascot. However, the Dalmatian's most important task has been his role as a coach or carriage dog, so called because they were formerly used to run in attendance of a coach. To this day, Dalmatians retain a strong affinity for horses, often naturally falling in behind a horse and cart in perfect position.
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Which breed did the English call a coach dog?
The breed that the English called a coach dog is the Dalmatian. They were originally bred to accompany horse-drawn carriages and coaches, running alongside them to help guide and protect the horses.
What are bulldogs breed for?
Bulldogs were originally bred for bullbating, but nowadays Bulldogs are bred to be beloved family pets or companions.
Do dalmatian's have webbed feet?
No, because Dalmations are not a water-breed. However, Chesepeke Bay Retrievers are bred for the trait of webbed feet.
What is a mascot dalmatian?
A mascot Dalmatian is meant to be a mini sized Dalmatian. It's claimed they have been bred over 16yrs.
What is the rottwieler breed used for?
Originally they were bred to pull meat carts in the early 19th century
What two breeds of cats originally were cross-bred to create the Tonkinese breed?
Siamese And Burmese
How do you spell dalmatian?
The correct spelling is "dalmatian" (breed of dog).
Who first bred appaloosas?
The Appaloosa breed was originally bred by the Nez Perce Indian tribe in Northwest United States. The breed usually ranges in between 14 and 15.3 Hands High.
What horse was originally bred by the Nez Perce Indian tribe?
The Appaloosa Breed. (Answer to Epona of HorseIsle Quiz.)
Can you elaborate on Hereford breeds dual-purpose?
Whoever told you that the Hereford breed is a dual purpose breed is a numb-nut with his/her head stuck in the clouds. Herefords are and were solely bred for their meat, however docility was bred into these cows because of the people that originally bred and created them.
What were pomeranians bred for?
In the way beggining, Pomeranians were bred as herding dogs. Their ancestors were originaly sheep herders, and larger in size. But once the Queen got ahold of them, she loved the breed, and shortend them down into the breed we all know today.
What sorts of jobs is the dalmatian used for?
They were originally bred to run along side a horse and cart but nowadays they are generally household pets. However this may be different in other countries.
