Cocker Spaniel vs Dalmatian
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Dalmatians.
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-16 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Origin Country
Suriname
Croatia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1600 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-16 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian
