Dalmatian vs Labrador Retriever
Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a lively and intelligent dog that delights with its friendly and open nature.
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Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is known for his friendly and balanced temperament.
View profile→| Attribute | Dalmatian | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Medium |
| Height | 48 - 61 cm | 55 - 62 cm |
| Weight | 26 kg | 31 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 12 years | 12 years |
| FCI Group | Scenthounds, Tracking Dogs, and Related Breeds | Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | High |
| Energy Level | Very high | High |
| Trainability | Low | High |
| Child Friendly | Medium | High |
| Character | The Dalmatian is a lively and intelligent dog that delights with its friendly and open nature. | The Labrador Retriever is known for his friendly and balanced temperament. |
Comparison
Dalmatian
Labrador Retriever
Summary
The Dalmatian is a large dog (26 kg) with a life expectancy of 12 years. The Labrador Retriever is medium (31 kg) and lives 12 years. For grooming, the Dalmatian rates low, the Labrador Retriever low. The Dalmatian scores medium for child-friendliness, the Labrador Retriever high. For beginners, the Labrador Retriever is the better choice.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Labrador Retriever has high trainability with high energy
Labrador RetrieverFor Families
Labrador Retriever has high child-friendliness
Labrador RetrieverFor Active People
Dalmatian has very high energy level
DalmatianLow Maintenance
Dalmatian: grooming low, shedding medium
DalmatianFor Apartments
Labrador Retriever is medium with high energy
Labrador RetrieverFrequently Asked Questions
The Dalmatian is a large dog (26 kg) with very high energy. The Labrador Retriever is medium (31 kg) with high energy. The Dalmatian lives 12 years, the Labrador Retriever 12 years.