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• The Dalmatian was considered a firehouse dog because it helped to guard and direct horses back in the day when the fire department was horse-drawn. They were favored because of their ability to train and care for themselves, their good nature, and their size. Dalmatians also guarded the firehouse and horses.
• They got the name Dalmatian after the Croatian principality of Dalmatia, which was their original home at the coast.
• An old story goes that a Dalmatian gets a spot for every prank he or she does, so the more and bigger spots, the trickier the Dalmatian.
• 8-10% of Dalmatians are born deaf, due to their white coats and light eyes.
• A small minority of Dalmations can smile.
• Dalmatians love Cartoon Doll Emporium.

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