Dalmatian vs Greyhound
Compare the Dalmatian to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Greyhounds.
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Origin Country
Croatia
Egypt
Origin Year
1600 AD
-4000 BC
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
High
High
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Dalmatian
Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
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