Over the years, Dalmatians formed a close bond with horses.ĭuring this time, horse theft was very common. When other dogs tried to run out and scare the horses, the Dalmatian team would chase them away. In the 1700’s, Dalmatians were used to protect horses that pulled English stagecoaches. Typically two Dalmatians would run next to the horses as they pulled the coach. In fact, the term coaching is referring to how the Dalmatian will take up position just off the side and towards the rear of a horse and run with them. They became knows as Coach dogs or Ladies dogs because of this. During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries when the mode of travel was by horse or by carriage, the Dalmatians became a society dog, and trained to run alongside women’s carriages. Possibly horse mounted warriors or hunters first used the breed in their activities. This trait about the breed was seen very early on, and soon the Dalmatian was identified with horses. The Dalmatian also has what seems to be a natural calming effect on horses. The Dalmatian is a very physical breed, with a strong, muscular body, and able to run great distances without tiring. Weighing 25 to 55 pounds and standing 19 to 23 inches height, the Dalmatian was the perfect size to serve as a coach dog. So, to understand how the Dalmatian became the number one firehouse mascot in England and the United States, we must take a long look back in history.
How did that spotty black and white dog known as a Dalmatian come to be associated with firefighting? Dalmatians have been around for about 600 years.
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