Dalmatian vs Norfolk Terrier
Compare the Dalmatian to the Norfolk Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Norfolk Terriers.
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-16 Years
13-18 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
10-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Origin Country
Croatia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1932 AD
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
13-18 Years
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Dalmatian
Norfolk Terrier
