Boston Terrier vs Dalmatian
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Dalmatians.
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Origin Country
United States
Croatia
Origin Year
1870 AD
1600 AD
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-16 Years
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
