Dalmatian vs Pomeranian – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dalmatian	Pomeranian
Origins	Croatia	Germany Poland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	63	22
Reviews	1	2
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Other Names	Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers
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 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz 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. 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	$600-$800

General Appearance - Dalmatian vs Pomeranian

Size	Large	Small
Weight	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Avg. Weight	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)
Height	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Hair & Care - Dalmatian vs Pomeranian

Coat	Fine	Fluffy
Colors	White Liver Brown Black	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Dalmatians are heavy shedders.	Pomeranians shed moderately.

Characteristics - Dalmatian vs Pomeranian

Temperament	Active Friendly Outgoing Sensitive Energetic Intelligent Playful	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Dalmatian's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Dalmatians are quite easy to train.	Pomeranians are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed.	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	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.	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Dalmatians need a lot of social interaction.	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Dalmatians are average watchdogs.	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Dalmatians are average defenders.	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dalmatians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pomeranians 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.	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Dalmatians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Dalmatians are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Dalmatians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranians 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.	Pomeranians 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 Pomeranian

Stranger Friendly	Dalmatians are average friendly towards strangers.	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Dalmatians are very kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dalmatians are average friendly towards cats.	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Dalmatians are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dalmatians are generally with other pets.	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Dalmatians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pomeranian 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.

Health Factors - Dalmatian vs Pomeranian

Health Issues	Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.	The Pomeranian 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	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Dalmatians are high energy dogs.	Pomeranians have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Dalmatians need a lot of exercises.	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Dalmatians don't need too much sleep.	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dalmatian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Dalmatian vs Pomeranian

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	6-9 puppies	2-5 puppies
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