Dalmatian vs Pug
Compare the Dalmatian to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Pugs.
Dalmatian
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Pug
Origin Country
Croatia
China
Origin Year
1600 AD
-206 BC
Dalmatian
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Pug
Dalmatian
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Dalmatian
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
None
Dalmatian
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Pug
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dalmatian
Pug
Dalmatian
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
Pug
