how did the Dalmatian become the fire dog?

Answer 1

One of the most recognized symbols of the fire service is the Dalmatian dog. The origins of the breed are unknown. No one knows really how old the breed is. They were thought to have come from Dalmatia, but recent evidence shows them clearly painted in Egyptian tombs. It is known that the Dalmatian, because of its poor hunting abilities, was relegated to the stable area of fine manor homes. It was in these stables that the Dalmatian became acquainted with the horses. Dalmatians were used by the fire service in the days of the horse drawn fire engines because they were not afraid of the horses and they would guard the fire wagons. In the early days of fire fighting all departments were volunteer. Insurance companies would pay only the department that was hooked up to a hydrant. This lead to competition and some sabotage between rival fire companies. The Dalmatian, with its superior agility and endurance could also run out in front of the horses and clear the streets for the approaching fire engine. In this way, the fire engine did not have to slow down for traffic and make the horses tire early. When the horses were replaced by gasoline driven fire engines, many fire departments kept their Dalmatians. In many areas you can still see the Dalmatian standing proudly, on top of the fire engine as it races to another emergency.

Answer 2

Dalmatians worked closely with horses and their owners, sometimes even sleeping with the horses at night to protect them against theft. It is during the era of horse drawn fire apparatus that the Dalmatian became forever tied with the Fire Service. Firehouse horses were required to spend many hours at a time at a fire scene or inside the firehouse waiting for a call. The Dalmatians became the horses pets, and helped to keep them calm. The Dalmatian also became a guard dog, insuring that nothing was stolen from the apparatus during fire calls. Today, in many large cities, the Dalmatian guards the fire truck while at the scene of fires and rescues, and has even been known to rescue trapped firefighters and victims. Overall, the Dalmatian is a brave and valiant dog. These traits make it an excellent mascot for the Fire Service

Answer 3

The Dalmatian's reputation as a firehouse dog appears to be rooted in its popular use as a carriage dog; that is, a dog whose role was to run alongside, and sometimes even under, horse-drawn carriages (therefore also known as Spotted Coach-dog). Carriage dogs were useful for clearing the way in front of the carriage, possibly for helping to control the horses when at a full run (such as for horse-drawn fire engines), and undoubtedly because they were attractive and eye-catching. This use might have transferred to horse-drawn fire engines, although it is unclear why this link is made in the United States and not other countries. It is less well known that Dalmatians were also used as guard dogs, protecting a firehouse and its equipment from its rival firehouses.

Answer 4

Now days they are purely a logo of days previous. interior the eary days they have been used to run alongside with the hearth wagon pulled via horses. There activity became to guard the horses and to maintain them stable mutually as the firemen positioned out the fires. They did this via nipping on the horses feet.

Answer 5

It was discovered that the dog got along very well with the horses that pulled the engines, so they were kept around.

Answer 6

It is rumored that the Dalmation is the only dog who will not run from a fire.

Answer 7

Because of its unusually long penis, which some say resembles a fire hose.