There is not a lot of information on the Dalmatian Husky breed itself, but we can learn about the parent breeds in order to understand what to expect from the hybrid breed. The Dalmatian is most often associated with fire departments. His characteristic dots make him stand out among other dogs. Most adults have seen 101 Dalmatians, the Disney movie. So, most people are quite familiar with the Dalmatian. However, they may not know very much about the breed and how it originated. Experts cannot pinpoint the exact origin of the Dalmatian. The dog traveled with the nomadic Romanies. In Dalmatia, they were used as guard dogs and they adopted the name Dalmatian. They have also been used as ratters, shepherds, retrievers, and have even entertained with the circus.
The Dalmatian was developed as a coaching dog in England, running alongside a coach or underneath the coach. When the horses rested, the Dalmatian served as their guardian. Even today, Dalmatians and horses instinctively get along. In the United States, the Dalmatian accompanied the horses pulling fire coaches. He has even been known to rescue people from burning buildings. Today, firehouses across the United States use the Dalmatian as their mascot. The Husky originated among the Chukchi, an indigenous people from the Chukchi Peninsula in Russia. While the exact origin of the Husky is unknown, DNA does confirm that the Husky is one of the oldest dog breeds. Not only did the dogs provide transportation for their owners, but they also slept inside with the families, possibly to help with warmth. The Husky was brought to Alaska in 1908 where they became sled dogs.
