Groenendael vs Dalmatian
Compare the Groenendael to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Dalmatians.
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
13-16 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Origin Country
Belgium
Croatia
Origin Year
1890 AD
1600 AD
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
13-16 Years
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Groenendael
Dalmatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Groenendael
Dalmatian
