Brittany vs Dalmatian

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - Both the Brittany and Dalmatian are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
  • Children - Both the Brittany and Dalmatian are great with children.
  • Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Dalmatian is easier to groom.
  • Barking - The Brittany has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Dalmatian is an average barker.
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Brittany vs Dalmatian
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Breed NameBrittanyDalmatian
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-13 yrs.13-16 yrs.
Height17-20 in.19-24 in.
Weight30-40 lb45-55 lb
IntelligenceHighAverage
History
Origin CountryFranceCroatia (Hrvatska)
Origin Year1907 AD1600 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodGood
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoYes
IndoorNoYes
Small YardYesYes
Medium YardYesYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹45°F to 80°F50°F to 85°F
Barks/HowlsOftenBelow Average
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelVery HighHigh
Exercise RequiredHigh-Very HighHigh
Top Running Speed30 mph35 mph
StrengthMediumHigh
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceMediumMedium
SheddingMediumMedium
DanderMediumMedium
Drool AmountHighNone

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameBrittanyDalmatian
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackNoYes
IndependentYesNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionVery LowBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageBelow Average
ChasingAverageBelow Average
Follow CommandsBelow AverageBelow Average
FightingVery LowBelow Average
GuardingVery LowAverage
HerdingBelow AverageBelow Average
HuntingHighAverage
ProtectionBelow AverageAverage
Remove VerminAverageBelow Average
SleddingBelow AverageBelow Average
WatchBelow AverageAverage
Health Comparison
Breed NameBrittanyDalmatian
Lifespan
Lifespan12-13 yrs.13-16 yrs.
Common Health Issues
AllergiesNoYes
DeafnessNoYes
EpilepsyYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesYes
HypothyroidismYesNo
Iris Sphincter DysplasiaNoYes
Skin AllergiesNoYes
UrolithiasisNoYes
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameBrittanyDalmatian
Coat
FurYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesNo
Single CoatNoYes
Smooth CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
ShaggyYesNo
WavyYesNo
StraightNoYes
Coat Length(s)
ShortYesYes
MediumYesNo
Coat Color(s)
Black & WhiteYesNo
Black, White & OrangeYesNo
Blue RoanYesNo
Liver & WhiteYesNo
Liver RoanYesNo
Liver, White & OrangeYesNo
Orange & WhiteYesNo
Orange RoanYesNo
White & BlackNoYes
White & LemonNoYes
White & Liver BrownNoYes
White & OrangeNoYes
White, Black, & TanNoYes
White, Liver, & TanNoYes