Dalmatian vs Miniature Poodle vs Boxer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dalmatian	Miniature Poodle	Boxer
Origins	Croatia	Germany France	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	63	435	11
Reviews	1	1	1
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Other Names	Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Carniche Moyen, Barboncino Miniatura, French Poodle, Pudle, Zwergpudel	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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.	Not recognized by FCI.	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 United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	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	1000-1500	$600-$1200

General Appearance - Dalmatian vs Miniature Poodle vs Boxer

Size	Large	Small	Medium
Weight	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 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)	11-15 inches (28-38 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)	13 inches (33 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hair & Care - Dalmatian vs Miniature Poodle vs Boxer

Coat	Fine	Dense Curly Thick	Waterproof
Colors	White Liver Brown Black	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Brindle White Fawn
Grooming	Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Dalmatians are heavy shedders.	Miniature Poodles shed none to minimal.	Boxers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Dalmatian vs Miniature Poodle vs Boxer

Temperament	Active Friendly Outgoing Sensitive Energetic Intelligent Playful	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Dalmatian's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Dalmatians are quite easy to train.	Miniature Poodles are very easy to train.	Boxers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful 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.	Miniature Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Dalmatians need a lot of social interaction.	Miniature Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Dalmatians are average watchdogs.	Miniature Poodles are good watchdogs.	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Dalmatians are average defenders.	Miniature Poodles are average defenders.	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Poodle 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.	Miniature Poodles have lower than 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.	Miniature Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	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.	Miniature Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	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.	Miniature Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Dalmatians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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.	Miniature Poodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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 Miniature Poodle vs Boxer

Stranger Friendly	Dalmatians are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Dalmatians are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dalmatians are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Dalmatians are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Poodle 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.	Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dalmatians are generally with other pets.	Miniature Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	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 Miniature Poodles 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 Miniature Poodle 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.	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.

Health Factors - Dalmatian vs Miniature Poodle vs Boxer

Health Issues	Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Deafness Hip Dysplasia Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Skin Allergies Urolithiasis	Addison's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	14-16 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Dalmatians are high energy dogs.	Miniature Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boxers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Dalmatians need a lot of exercises.	Miniature Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Dalmatians don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	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.	0.5 to 1.5 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.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Poodle has a low 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 Miniature Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Dalmatian vs Miniature Poodle 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	2-8 puppies, average 5	2-10 puppies, average 6
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