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.
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.
Breed Name | Border Collie | Dalmatian |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 13-16 yrs. |
Height | 18-22 in. | 19-24 in. |
Weight | 27-45 lb | 45-55 lb |
Intelligence | High | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | UK (England) | Croatia (Hrvatska) |
Origin Year | 1860 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 | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 50°F to 85°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | High |
Exercise Required | High | High |
Top Running Speed | 28 mph | 35 mph |
Strength | High | High |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Shedding | Low | Medium |
Dander | Low | Medium |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Border Collie | 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 | Below Average | Below Average |
Follow Commands | 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 | Below Average | Below Average |
Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
Watch | Average | Average |
Breed Name | Border Collie | Dalmatian |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 13-16 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Allergies | Yes | Yes |
Collie Eye Anomaly | Yes | No |
Deafness | No | Yes |
Epilepsy | Yes | No |
Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
Iris Sphincter Dysplasia | No | Yes |
Osteochondrosis Dissecans | Yes | No |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
Skin Allergies | No | Yes |
Urolithiasis | No | Yes |
Breed Name | Border Collie | Dalmatian |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | No |
Single Coat | No | Yes |
Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | No |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Medium | Yes | No |
Short | No | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black | Yes | No |
Blue | Yes | No |
Blue Merle | Yes | No |
Brindle | Yes | No |
Gold | Yes | No |
Lilac | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | No |
Red Merle | Yes | No |
Sable | Yes | No |
Sable Merle | Yes | No |
Saddleback Sable | Yes | No |
White & Black | Yes | Yes |
White & Blue | Yes | No |
White & Blue Merle | Yes | No |
White & Red | Yes | No |
White & Red Merle | Yes | No |
White Ticked | Yes | No |
White & Lemon | No | Yes |
White & Liver Brown | No | Yes |
White & Orange | No | Yes |
White, Black, & Tan | No | Yes |
White, Liver, & Tan | No | Yes |