That's how it's always been around here... The lots are about 3/4 to one acre and some houses have horse stables...
There's also a farm nearby that has horses that you can go horseback riding on...
I'm the second house on my street and can walk to the forest preserve entrance within 3 -5 minutes from my front door...
My family has been walking Dalmatians on the horse trails here since 1948... We've had Dalmatians in our family since then and not very much time without after one generation dies and we start with another generation...
I grew up with at least one Dalmatian since I was born and am used to them... I actually need one to keep me grounded... They help keep me on my game, without one, I don't feel complete...
However, they are not for everybody... You have to know them to put up with them... They can really push your buttons if you let them...