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| | Dalmatian. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 |
 | | Its short, dense, hard coat is glossy white with fl or dark-brown spots. |
 | | Long associated with horses and valued for its speed, endurance, and dependable nature, the Dalmatian has also been called the coach dog and the firehouse dog. |
 | | In addition to its historical service as protector and companion to carriages, it has also successfully assumed many other roles, e.g., sentinel, draft animal, shepherd, sporting dog, and circus performer. |
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