Dalmatian vs Rottweiler
Compare the Dalmatian to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Rottweilers.
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
8-11 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Croatia
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
100 AD
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
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
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
8-11 Years
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
