Dalmatian vs Sheltie
Compare the Dalmatian to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Shelties.
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Origin Country
Croatia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1909 AD
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-14 Years
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Dalmatian
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Dalmatian
Sheltie
