Dr. Bonnie Franklin: Firefighters, Horses and a Lifetime of Dalmatians

Dr. Bonnie Franklin: Firefighters, Horses and a Lifetime of Dalmatians

Jasper the Dalmatian with Montecito fire Capt. Lucas Grant, right, and firefighter Pat Ruiz at the firehouse at 595 San Ysidro Road. Credit: Braastad family photo I began writing a column about dogs and how their interaction with firefighters helps to prevent wildfires and assists firefighters. But I got sidetracked writing about Dalmatians and firefighters. So, this is a column about Dalmatians, horses and firefighters — but mostly Dalmatians. …

The dog that saved Disney and once ran with horses: A spotted history of the Dalmatian

Famous for their spots and screen career, the Dalmatian has always looked at home beside beautiful things, but this is no decorative breed. Behind the spots lies a clever, athletic dog with a long working heritage, a strong will and serious stamina.