Dalmatian
VS
German Pinscher
Dalmatian vs German Pinscher
Compare Dalmatian and German Pinscher 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
German Pinscher
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
54 – 61 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
34 – 32 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dalmatian
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Large
German Pinscher
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
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 German Pinscher
Medium, athletic German farm dog with sleek low‑maintenance coat in black‑and‑tan or red. Intelligent, alert, loyal and protective yet reserved with strangers. Needs plenty of exercise, mental work, firm positive training and close family involvement; generally robust and long‑lived.
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