Dalmatian vs German Pinscher
Compare the Dalmatian to the German Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and German Pinschers.
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Origin Country
Croatia
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1879 AD
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-14 Years
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
German Pinscher
