Dalmatian vs English Setter
Compare the Dalmatian to the English Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and English Setters.
Dalmatian
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
English Setter
Origin Country
Croatia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1825 AD
Dalmatian
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
English Setter
Dalmatian
English Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
English Setter
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
21 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Dalmatian
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Dalmatian
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Dalmatian
English Setter
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
English Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
English Setter
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
10-12 Years
Dalmatian
English Setter
Dalmatian
English Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Dalmatian
English Setter
