Dalmatian vs Bullmastiff vs Boxer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Dalmatian | Bullmastiff | Boxer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Croatia |  England |  Germany |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 63 | 51 | 11 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog | Bully, Bullie | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
| Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry |
| Price | $500-$600 | $1200-$1500 | $600-$1200 |
General Appearance - Dalmatian vs Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Size | Large | Large | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | about 55 pounds (25 kg) | Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | about 55 pounds (25 kg) | Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) | Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm) | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) | Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm) | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) |
Hair & Care - Dalmatian vs Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Coat | Fine | Rough | Waterproof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | White Liver Brown Black | Fawn Red Brindle | Brindle White Fawn |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Dalmatians are heavy shedders. | Bullmastiffs shed moderately. | Boxers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Dalmatian vs Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Temperament | Active Friendly Outgoing Sensitive Energetic Intelligent Playful | Alert Courageous Docile Loyal Reliable Calm Devoted Powerful Protective | Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal |
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| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Dalmatian's has great intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Dalmatians are quite easy to train. | Bullmastiffs are quite easy to train. | Boxers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed. | Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. | The Boxer is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Dalmatians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Bullmastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Dalmatians need a lot of social interaction. | Bullmastiffs need for social interaction is average. | Boxers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally. | Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Dalmatians are average watchdogs. | Bullmastiffs are one of the best watchdogs. | Boxers are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Dalmatians are average defenders. | Bullmastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Dalmatians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Bullmastiffs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home. | Bullmastiffs have average wanderlust potential. | Boxers have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Dalmatians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Bullmastiffs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Boxers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. |
| Apartment Friendly | Dalmatians are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Bullmastiffs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Dalmatians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Bullmastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Dalmatians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Dalmatian vs Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Stranger Friendly | Dalmatians are average friendly towards strangers. | Bullmastiffs are average friendly towards strangers. | Boxers are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Dalmatians are very kid-friendly dogs. | Bullmastiffs are kid-friendly dogs. | Boxers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Dalmatians are average friendly towards cats. | Bullmastiffs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Boxers are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Dalmatians are very dog-friendly dogs. | Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly. | Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Dalmatians are generally with other pets. | Bullmastiffs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Boxers are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Dalmatians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Bullmastiffs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Dalmatian vs Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Health Issues | Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs. | Very healthy dog breed. | The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Allergies Deafness Hip Dysplasia Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Skin Allergies Urolithiasis | Cancer Entropion Heart Problems Hemangiosarcoma Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 8-10 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Dalmatians are high energy dogs. | Bullmastiffs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Boxers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Dalmatians need a lot of exercises. | Bullmastiffs exercise need is minimal. | Boxers need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Dalmatians don't need too much sleep. | Bullmastiffs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Boxers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell. |
High The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell. |
High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Dalmatian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Dalmatian vs Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-9 puppies | 4-13 puppies, average 8 | 2-10 puppies, average 6 |
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