Dog Breeds
January 31, 2026
15 Myths About Dalmatians
4. Myth: Dalmatians were intentionally bred to be deaf in order to make them fire house dogs
Fact: The deafness inherent to Dalmatians is a natural breed defect due to an absence of melanin-producing cells in the ear. Breeders did not recognize the deafness issue until nearly the late 20th century.
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