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

Breed Name	Dalmatian	English Springer Spaniel
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	13-16 yrs.	9-15 yrs.
Height	19-24 in.	18-22 in.
Weight	45-55 lb	45-55 lb
Intelligence	Average	High
History
Origin Country	Croatia (Hrvatska)	Spain
Origin Year	1600 AD	1700 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Very 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
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	50°F to 85°F	40°F to 85°F
Barks/Howls	Below Average	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Medium-High
Exercise Required	High	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	35 mph	26 mph
Strength	High	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium	Medium
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Dander	Medium	Medium
Drool Amount	None	Low

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 Name	Dalmatian	English Springer Spaniel
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	Below Average	High
Follow Commands	Below Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Very Low
Guarding	Average	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Below Average
Hunting	Average	High
Protection	Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Below Average
Sledding	Below Average	Below Average
Watch	Average	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Dalmatian	English Springer Spaniel
Lifespan
Lifespan	13-16 yrs.	9-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	Yes
Deafness	Yes	No
Ear Infections	No	Yes
Ectropion	No	Yes
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Iris Sphincter Dysplasia	Yes	No
Pfk Deficiency	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes
Retinal Dysplasia	No	Yes
Skin Allergies	Yes	No
Urolithiasis	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Dalmatian	English Springer Spaniel
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Single Coat	Yes	No
Smooth Coat	Yes	No
Double Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	Yes
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
White & Black	Yes	Yes
White & Lemon	Yes	No
White & Liver Brown	Yes	No
White & Orange	Yes	No
White, Black, & Tan	Yes	No
White, Liver, & Tan	Yes	No
Black & White	No	Yes
Black, White, & Tan	No	Yes
Lemon & White	No	Yes
Liver & White	No	Yes
Liver, White, & Tan	No	Yes
Orange & White	No	Yes
Red & White	No	Yes
White & Liver	No	Yes