Dalmatian vs English Springer Spaniel

Compare the Dalmatian to the English Springer Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and English Springer Spaniels.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - Both the Dalmatian and English Springer Spaniel are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
  • Children - Both the Dalmatian and English Springer Spaniel are great with children.
  • Grooming - The Dalmatian is easy to groom while the English Springer Spaniel has moderate grooming needs.
  • Barking - The English Springer Spaniel has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Dalmatian is an average barker.
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Dalmatian vs English Springer Spaniel
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Liver & White English Springer Spaniel
Breed NameDalmatianEnglish Springer Spaniel
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan13-16 yrs.9-15 yrs.
Height19-24 in.18-22 in.
Weight45-55 lb45-55 lb
IntelligenceAverageHigh
History
Origin CountryCroatia (Hrvatska)Spain
Origin Year1600 AD1700 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Stranger FriendlyGoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentYesYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardYesYes
Medium YardYesYes
Large YardYesNo
Temperature Tolerance ¹50°F to 85°F40°F to 85°F
Barks/HowlsBelow AverageOften
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighMedium-High
Exercise RequiredHighMedium-High
Top Running Speed35 mph26 mph
StrengthHighMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceMediumMedium
SheddingMediumMedium
DanderMediumMedium
Drool AmountNoneLow

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 NameDalmatianEnglish Springer Spaniel
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageBelow Average
ChasingBelow AverageHigh
Follow CommandsBelow AverageBelow Average
FightingBelow AverageVery Low
GuardingAverageBelow Average
HerdingBelow AverageBelow Average
HuntingAverageHigh
ProtectionAverageBelow Average
Remove VerminBelow AverageBelow Average
SleddingBelow AverageBelow Average
WatchAverageBelow Average
Health Comparison
Breed NameDalmatianEnglish Springer Spaniel
Lifespan
Lifespan13-16 yrs.9-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
AllergiesYesYes
DeafnessYesNo
Ear InfectionsNoYes
EctropionNoYes
Hip DysplasiaYesYes
Iris Sphincter DysplasiaYesNo
Pfk DeficiencyNoYes
Progressive Retinal AtrophyNoYes
Retinal DysplasiaNoYes
Skin AllergiesYesNo
UrolithiasisYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameDalmatianEnglish Springer Spaniel
Coat
FurYesYes
Coat Type
Single CoatYesNo
Smooth CoatYesNo
Double CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
StraightYesYes
WavyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
ShortYesNo
MediumNoYes
Coat Color(s)
White & BlackYesYes
White & LemonYesNo
White & Liver BrownYesNo
White & OrangeYesNo
White, Black, & TanYesNo
White, Liver, & TanYesNo
Black & WhiteNoYes
Black, White, & TanNoYes
Lemon & WhiteNoYes
Liver & WhiteNoYes
Liver, White, & TanNoYes
Orange & WhiteNoYes
Red & WhiteNoYes
White & LiverNoYes