Boxer vs Dalmatian
Compare the Boxer to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Dalmatians.
Boxer
Dalmatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-16 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Dalmatian
Origin Country
Germany
Croatia
Origin Year
1894 AD
1600 AD
Boxer
Dalmatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Dalmatian
Boxer
Dalmatian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Dalmatian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Boxer
Dalmatian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Dalmatian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Dalmatian
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Dalmatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Dalmatian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-16 Years
Boxer
Dalmatian
Boxer
Dalmatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
Dalmatian
