Dalmatian vs Pointer
Compare the Dalmatian to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Pointers.
Dalmatian
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Pointer
Origin Country
Croatia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1650 AD
Dalmatian
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Pointer
Dalmatian
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Dalmatian
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Dalmatian
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Pointer
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dalmatian
Pointer
Dalmatian
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
Pointer
