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

Breed Name	Dalmatian	Miniature English Bulldog
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	13-16 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Height	19-24 in.	10-13½ in.
Weight	45-55 lb	20-49 lb
Intelligence	Average	Average
History
Origin Country	Croatia (Hrvatska)	United Kingdom
Origin Year	1600 AD	Unknown
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Very 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
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	50°F to 85°F	50°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Below Average	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Low-Medium
Exercise Required	High	None-Low
Top Running Speed	35 mph	12 mph
Strength	High	Low
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium	Medium
Shedding	Medium	Low
Dander	Medium	Low
Drool Amount	None	Low

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 Name	Dalmatian	Miniature English Bulldog
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	Yes
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Average
Chasing	Below Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Average	Average
Herding	Below Average	Below Average
Hunting	Average	Below Average
Protection	Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Average
Sledding	Below Average	Very Low
Watch	Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Dalmatian	Miniature English Bulldog
Lifespan
Lifespan	13-16 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	No
Deafness	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Iris Sphincter Dysplasia	Yes	No
Skin Allergies	Yes	No
Urolithiasis	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Dalmatian	Miniature English Bulldog
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Single Coat	Yes	No
Smooth Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	Yes
Rough	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
White & Black	Yes	No
White & Lemon	Yes	No
White & Liver Brown	Yes	No
White & Orange	Yes	No
White, Black, & Tan	Yes	No
White, Liver, & Tan	Yes	No
Brown	No	Yes
Fawn	No	Yes
Grey & Black	No	Yes
Red	No	Yes
White	No	Yes
White & Fawn	No	Yes