Dalmatian vs Mastiff
Compare the Dalmatian to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Mastiffs.
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
6-10 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Origin Country
Croatia
China
Origin Year
1600 AD
-700 BC
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
High
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
6-10 Years
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Dalmatian
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
Mastiff
