Dalmatian vs Patterdale Terrier
Compare the Dalmatian to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Patterdale Terriers.
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
11-13 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
Croatia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1940 AD
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
11-13 Years
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Dalmatian
Patterdale Terrier
