Sure, Dalmatians are one of the most instantly-recognizable breeds, but just where is Dalmatia, the region that lent its name to these firehouse dogs?

Dalmatia is is one of the four historical regions of Croatia, historically a crown land of the Austrian Empire. The dog the Dalmatian is believed to have been created by combining certain breeds of pointers and a spotted Great Dane. Dalmatians were first used to help firefighters because they are very compatible with horses.

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