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.
Compare the Brittany to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and Dalmatians.
Breed Name | Brittany | Dalmatian |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 13-16 yrs. |
Height | 17-20 in. | 19-24 in. |
Weight | 30-40 lb | 45-55 lb |
Intelligence | High | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | France | Croatia (Hrvatska) |
Origin Year | 1907 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 | No | Yes |
Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 50°F to 85°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | Very High | High |
Exercise Required | High-Very High | High |
Top Running Speed | 30 mph | 35 mph |
Strength | Medium | High |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium |
Shedding | Medium | Medium |
Dander | Medium | Medium |
Drool Amount | High | None |
Breed Name | Brittany | Dalmatian |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
Family/Pack | No | Yes |
Independent | Yes | No |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Very Low | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
Chasing | Average | Below Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
Guarding | Very Low | Average |
Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
Hunting | High | Average |
Protection | Below Average | Average |
Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
Watch | Below Average | Average |
Breed Name | Brittany | Dalmatian |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 13-16 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Allergies | No | Yes |
Deafness | No | Yes |
Epilepsy | Yes | No |
Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
Iris Sphincter Dysplasia | No | Yes |
Skin Allergies | No | Yes |
Urolithiasis | No | Yes |
Breed Name | Brittany | Dalmatian |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | No |
Single Coat | No | Yes |
Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Shaggy | Yes | No |
Wavy | Yes | No |
Straight | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Short | Yes | Yes |
Medium | Yes | No |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black & White | Yes | No |
Black, White & Orange | Yes | No |
Blue Roan | Yes | No |
Liver & White | Yes | No |
Liver Roan | Yes | No |
Liver, White & Orange | Yes | No |
Orange & White | Yes | No |
Orange Roan | Yes | No |
White & Black | No | Yes |
White & Lemon | No | Yes |
White & Liver Brown | No | Yes |
White & Orange | No | Yes |
White, Black, & Tan | No | Yes |
White, Liver, & Tan | No | Yes |