Dalmatian vs Great Pyrenees
Compare the Dalmatian to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Great Pyrenees.
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
Croatia
Spain
Origin Year
1600 AD
-3000 BC
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
10-12 Years
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Dalmatian
Great Pyrenees
