Dalmatian vs German Shepherd Comparison – Which dog is better Dal or Alsatian?

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Name	Dalmatian	German Shepherd
Origins	Croatia	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	63	2
Reviews	1	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog	Alsatian, Berger Allemand, Alsatian wolf dog (UK), Deutscher Schäferhund, Schäferhund
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 United Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog Club Of America
Price Which is cheaper, Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Dalmatian and German Shepherd?	$500-$600	$800-$2000
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Dalmatian vs German Shepherd General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd size comparison:	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd weight comparison:	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Dalmatian vs German Shepherd Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd coat comparison:	Fine	Fuzzy
Colors What are the original Dalmatian and German Shepherd color? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd color comparison:	White Liver Brown Black	Silver Tan Red Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd shedding:	Dalmatians are heavy shedders.	German Shepherds are heavy shedders.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	8-12 weeks Very rarely.

Dalmatian vs German Shepherd Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Friendly Outgoing Sensitive Energetic Intelligent Playful	Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Dalmatian or German Shepherd smarter? Which is best? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd intelligence:	Smart: Dalmatian's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Dalmatian vs German Shepherd trainability comparison. What's the difference between Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	Dalmatians are quite easy to train.	German Shepherds are easy to train.
Playfulness Dalmatian vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed.	German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	German Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	Dalmatians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	German Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Dalmatian vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:	Dalmatians need a lot of social interaction.	German Shepherds need for social interaction is average.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	Dalmatians are average watchdogs.	German Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Dalmatians are average defenders.	German Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Dalmatians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Shepherds have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	Wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home.	German Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Dalmatian vs German Shepherd? Which can be better for hunting?	Dalmatians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	German Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	Nem lakásbarát kutya Dalmatian.	Nem a legjobb választás German Shepherd, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható German Shepherd tartása lakásban.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Dalmatians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	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.
Fighting 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.

Dalmatian vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Dalmatians are average friendly towards strangers.	German Shepherds are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	Dalmatians are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	Dalmatians are average friendly towards cats.	German Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	Dalmatians are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	No Dalmatians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No German Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.	Yes 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Yes 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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Dalmatians are generally with other pets.	German Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Dalmatian vs German Shepherd Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Dalmatian vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dalmatian vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:	Allergies Deafness Hip Dysplasia Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Skin Allergies Urolithiasis	Allergies Blindness Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Cushing's Syndrome Degenerative Myelopathy Demodectic Mange Diabetes Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Heart Disease Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lens Luxation Lupus Megaesophagus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Panosteitis Paralysis Perianal Fistula Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Seborrhea Vitiligo Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	Rare The Dalmatian should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy Dalmatian vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Dalmatian and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Dalmatian and German Shepherd?	12-14 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic Dalmatian vs German Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd energy level comparison:	Dalmatians are high energy dogs.	German Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Dalmatian vs German Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Dalmatians need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	Dalmatians don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Dalmatian or German Shepherd? Does the Dalmatian breed eat more than the German Shepherd breed?	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Dalmatian or German Shepherd?	Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Dalmatian vs German Shepherd?	The Dalmatian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Dalmatian vs German Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Dalmatian and German Shepherd have? Dalmatian vs German Shepherd litter size comparison:	6-9 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Vikki
Oct 6, 2020, 6:33:00 PM:
I have a German shepherd dog the only thing that is wrong in this site that my dog barks a lot. What makes me worried about my dog is the long list of diseases that he can have