Dalmatian vs Poodle
Compare the Dalmatian to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Poodles.
Dalmatian
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Poodle
Origin Country
Croatia
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1200 AD
Dalmatian
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Poodle
Dalmatian
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Dalmatian
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Dalmatian
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Poodle
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dalmatian
Poodle
Dalmatian
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Dalmatian
Poodle
