| Dalmatian |
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| Other names | - Carriage Dog
- Spotted Coach Dog
- Leopard Carriage Dog
- Firehouse Dog
- Plum Pudding Dog
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| Origin | Croatia |
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| Height |
Males |
58–61 cm (23–24 in) |
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Females |
56–58 cm (22–23 in) |
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| Coat |
smooth, short |
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| Color |
White background with black or brown spots and liver-spotted. |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Dalmatian is a breed of dog with a white coat marked with dark-coloured spots. Originally bred as a hunting dog, it was also used as a carriage dog and also known as fire dogs in its early days while firefighters were still using horse-drawn carriages. This led to them being known as fire dogs. The origins of this breed can be traced back to Croatia and its historical region of Dalmatia. It is thought that early ancestors of the breed were certain breeds of pointers and a spotted Great Dane. Today, it is a popular pet and many enthusiasts enter Dalmatians into kennel club competitions.