Dalmatian vs Carolina Dog
Compare the Dalmatian to the Carolina Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Carolina Dogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Dalmatian is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Carolina Dog is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Dalmatian is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Dalmatian and Carolina Dog are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Dalmatian and Carolina Dog are average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Dalmatian | Carolina Dog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 13-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 19-24 in. | 17-24 in. |
| Weight | 45-55 lb | 40-60 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Croatia (Hrvatska) | United States |
| Origin Year | 1600 AD | 1893 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 85°F | 35°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 35 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium-High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium-High |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
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.
| Breed Name | Dalmatian | Carolina Dog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | High |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Dalmatian | Carolina Dog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 13-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Iris Sphincter Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Skin Allergies | Yes | No |
| Urolithiasis | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Dalmatian | Carolina Dog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| White & Black | Yes | No |
| White & Lemon | Yes | No |
| White & Liver Brown | Yes | No |
| White & Orange | Yes | No |
| White, Black, & Tan | Yes | No |
| White, Liver, & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Black&tan | No | Yes |
| Buff | No | Yes |
| Piebald | No | Yes |
| Red-ginger | No | Yes |