The Dalmatian Rescue Puppy ornament is about 2 inches in diameter. The Rescue Puppy ornament consists of a coiled gray Fire Hose with a red glittered Fire hat on top and a Dalmatian puppy holding the nozzle end of the hose in his mouth. The Fire Hat has a yellow badge on the brim with the words “Fire Rescue” in red letters and the number 1 in black. Select this link to view our Dog Ornaments.
History of the Dalmatian
Dalmatians, a medium sized breed, range in size from 19-24” at the shoulder and weigh anywhere between 40-70lbs. They are white, with black, brown or even lemon (beige) spots, although at birth the fur tends to be all white, with spots appearing after 3-4 weeks AKC standards recognize only all black or all brown spots as ‘acceptable. Dalmatians are very active, social animals that require plenty of exercise. They have been used for many different ‘working’ purposes over the years, as watchdogs, for hunting/retrieving purposes and are also known as “coach dogs” because they are used to run alongside carriages as companions to the horses. Dalmatians make great pets, and require plenty of indoor time as well as outdoor exercise. Keep in mind that Dalmatians are smart animals that tend to get bored easily, so it’s good to use obedience training with flexible techniques to get the best behavior and most fun for both owner and animal. Select this link to view our People and Profession Tree Ornaments.
Dog Competitions
Dog shows, in general, originated in the mid-1800’s in the UK by a group of hunters in Newcastle. A subsequent show in Birmingham, however, was the show that would continue for years, and still takes place annually today. The earliest dog show in America, the Westminster, took place approximately 20 years later at the Westminster Hotel in New York City. The only sporting event to have outlived the Westminster, in American history, is the Kentucky Derby, by two years. The world’s largest dog show is known as Crufts. It is named after the founder of the show, Charles Cruft, who set the show up as an entrepreneur. He earned a great deal of money from his shows until his death, when his wife took over. Not long after she took it over, however, she sold the show to the Kennel Club. She did this partly because she felt it was too much of a burden for her, but mainly because she wanted the show to go on, and it does! To this day it is still growing in popularity! Select this link to view our Christmas Stockings.