Dalmatian vs Dingo
Compare the Dalmatian to the Dingo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Dingos.
Dalmatian
Dingo
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
13-16 Years
14-16 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
20-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Dingo
Origin Country
Croatia
Australia
Origin Year
1600 AD
-1500 BC
Dalmatian
Dingo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Dingo
Dalmatian
Dingo
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
0-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Dingo
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Dalmatian
Dingo
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Dalmatian
Dingo
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Dingo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Dingo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Dingo
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
14-16 Years
Dalmatian
Dingo
Dalmatian
Dingo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Dalmatian
Dingo
