Dalmatian vs Great Dane
Compare the Dalmatian to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Great Danes.
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
7-10 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Origin Country
Croatia
Unspecified
Origin Year
1600 AD
-1400 BC
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
7-10 Years
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
Great Dane
