Dalmatian vs Flat-coated Retriever
Compare the Dalmatian to the Flat-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Flat-coated Retrievers.
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
8-10 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Croatia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1859 AD
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
8-10 Years
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Dalmatian
Flat-Coated Retriever
