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Dalmatians were used as the dog of choice for firefighters because…

Retry Correct Incorrect The reason that Dalmatians were originally used was that they got along really well with horses. Back in the day, firefighters used horse-drawn carriages and Dalmatians had to run beside the carriage for long periods of time.

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Dalmatians were used as the dog of choice for firefighters because…

• They can lift a human’s body weight easier than other types of dogs
• They weren’t afraid of fire
• They got along well with horses
• They have tougher skin