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.
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.
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 |
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 |