Dalmatian : A breed of medium sized dog, white with black or liver colored spots, originally bred as attendants for horse-drawn coaches in Dalmatia; it is considered the mascot of the fire service
Ralph W. Burklin & Robert G. Purington, Fire Terms: A Guide to Their Meaning and Use, National Protection Association, Boston, MA 1980 USA. (Guide: Meaning and Use, Nat Prot Association Fr Srvc - Amer) {457}