Dalmatian vs Golden Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Dalmatian | Golden Retriever |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Companion Dogs | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 63 | 3 |
Reviews | 1 | 4 |
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Other Names | Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog | Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. |
FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 United Kennel Club |
Price | $500-$600 | $1000-$2000 |
General Appearance - Dalmatian vs Golden Retriever
Size | Large | Large |
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Weight | about 55 pounds (25 kg) | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) |
Avg. Weight | about 55 pounds (25 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
Height | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) |
Avg. Height | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Dalmatian vs Golden Retriever
Coat | Fine |
Silky Wavy Shiny Straight |
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Colors |
White Liver Brown Black |
Golden Light |
Grooming | Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level | Dalmatians are heavy shedders. | Golden Retrievers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Dalmatian vs Golden Retriever
Temperament |
Active Friendly Outgoing Sensitive Energetic Intelligent Playful |
Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy |
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Intelligent Rank | Smart: Dalmatian's has great intelligence. | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
Trainability | Dalmatians are quite easy to train. | Golden Retrievers are easy to train. |
Playfulness | The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed. | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level | Dalmatians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | Dalmatians need a lot of social interaction. | Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. |
Watchdog Ability | Dalmatians are average watchdogs. | Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Dalmatians are average defenders. | Golden Retrievers are average defenders. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Dalmatians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Golden Retrievers have a strong 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. | Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive | Dalmatians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Golden Retrievers 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. | Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
Adaptability | Dalmatians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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. | Golden Retrievers 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. |
Good With - Dalmatian vs Golden Retriever
Stranger Friendly | Dalmatians are average friendly towards strangers. | Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Dalmatians are very kid-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Dalmatians are average friendly towards cats. | Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Dalmatians are very dog-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Dalmatians are generally with other pets. | Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Dalmatians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Service Dog |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Boat Dog |
Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Dalmatian vs Golden Retriever
Health Issues | Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs. | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems |
Allergies Deafness Hip Dysplasia Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Skin Allergies Urolithiasis |
Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease |
Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 10-12 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Energy Level | Dalmatians are high energy dogs. | Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Dalmatians need a lot of exercises. | Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need | Dalmatians don't need too much sleep. | Golden Retrievers 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 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Stinkiness |
Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Dalmatian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Reproducibility - Dalmatian vs Golden Retriever
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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. |
Litter Size | 6-9 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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