Dalmatian
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Dalmatian vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Dalmatian and Dutch Kooikerhondje side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Dalmatian
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
54 – 61 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
34 – 32 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Dalmatian
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Large
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a medium, athletic dog with a short white coat and distinct black or liver spots. Originally a carriage and guard dog, it is energetic, intelligent, and needs far more exercise than average. Loyal and people‑oriented, it may struggle when left alone and is prone to deafness and urinary stones.
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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