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    Job: Firehouse Dogs

    About: In the United States, the Dalmatian is recognized as the firehouse mascot. This honor stemmed from the days when they were used as carriage dogs for horse-drawn fire engines. But these super-smart dogs can keep up with their human firefighter colleagues. Dalmatians are extremely active, easy to train and very bright. These reasons alone make them the perfect working dogs and companions.

    Breeds: Dalmatian