Australian Cattle Dog vs Dalmatian
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Dalmatians.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Dalmatian is a good choice for new owners. The Australian Cattle Dog is strongly discouraged for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Dalmatian is very child friendly. The Australian Cattle Dog does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Dalmatian.
- Grooming - Both the Australian Cattle Dog and Dalmatian are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Australian Cattle Dog and Dalmatian are average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Dalmatian |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 13-16 yrs. |
| Height | 17-20 in. | 19-24 in. |
| Weight | 30-50 lb | 45-55 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | Croatia (Hrvatska) |
| Origin Year | 1840 AD | 1600 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 95°F | 50°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 25 mph | 35 mph |
| Strength | Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Dalmatian |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | High | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | High | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Dalmatian |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 13-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Deafness | Yes | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Iris Sphincter Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Skin Allergies | No | Yes |
| Urolithiasis | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Dalmatian |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Blue Mottled | Yes | No |
| Blue Speckled | Yes | No |
| Red Mottled | Yes | No |
| Red Speckled | Yes | No |
| White & Black | No | Yes |
| White & Lemon | No | Yes |
| White & Liver Brown | No | Yes |
| White & Orange | No | Yes |
| White, Black, & Tan | No | Yes |
| White, Liver, & Tan | No | Yes |