Today, Dalmatians most often live as pets, companions and show dogs. They are distinguished by their unique coats, which are solid white at birth and develop dark spots with age. Well-bred dogs are calm, fit and quiet, showing deep loyalty to their homes and families. During the Middle Ages they were used as a hound, later they trotted next to their masters carriages and they became very popular, they were also used in horse driven fire trucks: they would nip at the horses heels, causing the horses to run faster, now they are used as companions
