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Tailgate Down, Nowhere to Be, and a Dalmatian Leaning Into Grandpa's Knee

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The truck is parked at the edge of the pasture, the tailgate is down, and there's nowhere else to be. Grandpa sits on the scuffed tailgate in his fishing vest and blue plaid shirt, glasses perched on his nose, gazing down fondly at the dog pressed against his knee. Domino leans in close, his warm brown eyes looking up and his spotted ears relaxed, the picture of quiet devotion. Behind them, a wooden fence stretches across a wide green field, and a line of trees marks the far edge of the countryside.

Dalmatian puppies are born almost completely white, and their famous spots begin to appear within the first few weeks of life, continuing to fill in as they grow. Spots can be black or liver brown, and no two Dalmatians have exactly the same pattern. Despite their short coats, Dalmatians are known for shedding quite a lot, all year round. Regular brushing with a rubber curry brush or grooming mitt helps remove loose hairs and keeps their coats glossy. Many owners find that a quick brushing session outdoors, like on a tailgate, saves on vacuuming later. Their short, fine hairs have a habit of weaving into fabrics.

Domino has left a few white hairs on Grandpa's trousers, no doubt, but neither of them seems to mind. Some of the best moments in life happen on a tailgate in the middle of nowhere.

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