Dalmatian vs Miniature English Bulldog

Compare the Dalmatian to the Miniature English Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Miniature English Bulldogs.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Miniature English Bulldog is better suited for new owners.
  • Children - Both the Dalmatian and Miniature English Bulldog are great with children.
  • Grooming - Both the Dalmatian and Miniature English Bulldog are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
  • Barking - The Miniature English Bulldog bark/howls frequently. The Dalmatian has an average level of barking.
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Dalmatian vs Miniature English Bulldog
Dalmatian Sitting
White & Fawn Miniature English Bulldog
Breed NameDalmatianMiniature English Bulldog
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan13-16 yrs.10-12 yrs.
Height19-24 in.10-13½ in.
Weight45-55 lb20-49 lb
IntelligenceAverageAverage
History
Origin CountryCroatia (Hrvatska)United Kingdom
Origin Year1600 ADUnknown
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodGood
Stranger FriendlyGoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentYesYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardYesNo
Medium YardYesNo
Large YardYesNo
Temperature Tolerance ¹50°F to 85°F50°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsBelow AverageVery Often
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighLow-Medium
Exercise RequiredHighNone-Low
Top Running Speed35 mph12 mph
StrengthHighLow
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceMediumMedium
SheddingMediumLow
DanderMediumLow
Drool AmountNoneLow

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameDalmatianMiniature English Bulldog
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoYes
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoYes
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageAverage
ChasingBelow AverageBelow Average
Follow CommandsBelow AverageBelow Average
FightingBelow AverageBelow Average
GuardingAverageAverage
HerdingBelow AverageBelow Average
HuntingAverageBelow Average
ProtectionAverageBelow Average
Remove VerminBelow AverageAverage
SleddingBelow AverageVery Low
WatchAverageAverage
Health Comparison
Breed NameDalmatianMiniature English Bulldog
Lifespan
Lifespan13-16 yrs.10-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
AllergiesYesNo
DeafnessYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesNo
Iris Sphincter DysplasiaYesNo
Skin AllergiesYesNo
UrolithiasisYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameDalmatianMiniature English Bulldog
Coat
FurYesYes
Coat Type
Single CoatYesNo
Smooth CoatYesYes
Coat Texture
StraightYesYes
RoughNoYes
Coat Length(s)
ShortYesYes
Coat Color(s)
White & BlackYesNo
White & LemonYesNo
White & Liver BrownYesNo
White & OrangeYesNo
White, Black, & TanYesNo
White, Liver, & TanYesNo
BrownNoYes
FawnNoYes
Grey & BlackNoYes
RedNoYes
WhiteNoYes
White & FawnNoYes