Dalmatian vs Pomeranian
Compare the Dalmatian to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Pomeranians.
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Croatia
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1500 AD
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-16 Years
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Long
Dalmatian
Pomeranian
