Border Collie vs Dalmatian

Compare the Border Collie to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Dalmatians.

Border Collie vs Dalmatian
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Border Collie
Dalmatian
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General Details
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Croatia
Origin Year
1860 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-16 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Kidney stones
Iris sphincter dysplasia
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Breed Colors
Black
Blue
Blue Merle
Gold
Lilac
Red
Red Merle
Sable
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue Merle
White and Red
White and Black
White and Liver Brown
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