Dalmatian vs Koolie
Compare the Dalmatian to the Koolie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Koolies.
Dalmatian
Koolie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
15-18 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
13-23 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
30-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Koolie
Origin Country
Croatia
Australia
Origin Year
1600 AD
1840 AD
Dalmatian
Koolie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Koolie
Dalmatian
Koolie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Koolie
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Dalmatian
Koolie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Dalmatian
Koolie
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Koolie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Koolie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Koolie
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
15-18 Years
Dalmatian
Koolie
Dalmatian
Koolie
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Dalmatian
Koolie
