Dalmatian vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare the Dalmatian to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Dalmatian vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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General Details
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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
24-38 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Croatia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1935 AD
Temperament
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Kidney stones
Iris sphincter dysplasia
Skin allergies
Cataracts
Distichiasis
Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous
Mastocytoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Dalmatian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
White and Black
White and Liver Brown
Black
Blue
Brindle
Brindle and White
Fawn
Red
White
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