Dalmatian vs Leonberger
Compare the Dalmatian to the Leonberger. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Leonbergers.
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
8-10 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
25½-31½ Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Origin Country
Croatia
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1849 AD
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Dalmatian
Leonberger
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
Leonberger
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
8-10 Years
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Dalmatian
Leonberger
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Dalmatian
Leonberger
