Chihuahua vs Dalmatian
Compare the Chihuahua to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Dalmatians.
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
13-16 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Origin Country
Mexico
Croatia
Origin Year
1850 AD
1600 AD
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
13-16 Years
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Dalmatian
