#7 They’re possibly best known for their skills as coaching dogs.
#8 The first president was an avid dog fan and was known to be an early breeder of Dals.
#9 Dalmatians are distinct for their piebald pattern.
#10 Usually, these spots are black or brown, but sometimes they can be lemon, blue, or brindle.
#11 Puppies are born snow white.
#12 101 Dalmatians did some damage to the breed.
The movie encouraged a lot of people to go out and buy one of the dogs they saw on the big screen. Unfortunately, the Dalmatian boom led to a lot of Dals in shelters. Families found that the breed shed a lot and did not always get along with children. The pups need a lot of attention and training, and many adopters were not ready for the responsibility. As a result, many Dals found themselves without a home.