It is believed that Dalmatians are named after a place called Dalmatia, a region in Croatia šš·. They were originally bred to run alongside carriages which included horse-drawn fire engines.
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The instantly recognisable Dalmatian is a graceful, medium-sized dog with a sleek, white short coat covering in spots and muscular body. Dals are highly energetic, playful and sensitive dogs.Ā
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Did you know that Dalmatian puppies donāt have any spots when theyāre born? They are completely white and get their unique spots as they get older.š¾
ExploreĀ The Dalmatian collection