08/30/2021
Did you know.....
Surprisingly little is known about the origins of the Dalmatian, and, in fact, there is no evidence that the breed even originated in Dalmatia. What we do know is that spotted dogs looking very much like modern-day Dalmatians were described in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and Dalmatians appear in ancient Egyptian wall paintings, medieval letters, and Italian frescoes.
Nobody is really sure where this ancient breed first emerged. Early Dalmatians are believed to have traveled with bands of Romany gypsies, which may explain their elusive heritage, but what we do know is that the Dalmatian, while versatile, made a lasting mark on history as a coaching dog.
(Thank you to my lovely friend, Robert, for starting a sketch of our sweet Pippa!)
