Golden Retriever tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Dalmatian has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Confident
Intelligent
Reliable
Friendly
Kind
Trustworthy

Active
Friendly
Outgoing
Sensitive
Energetic
Intelligent
Playful

Golden Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Dalmatians shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Retriever

great dane, pointer

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

1800s

ancient times

Sporting (AKC:1925)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Non Sporting (AKC:1888)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Fawn
Cream

Pied
Black
Brown
White

Golden Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Dalmatians have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Golden Retriever can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Dalmatian can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataract
Hip Dysplasia

Deafness
Urolithiasis

Entropion
Trichiasis
Cardiomyopathy
Vwd
Allergies
Pyotraumaticdermatitis
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Bleeding Disorder

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Laryngeal Paralysis
Dalmatian Bronzing Syndrome
Microphthalmia

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Dna Test For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Hearing
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Throat

Golden Retriever drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Dalmatian minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Golden Retriever dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Dalmatians bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Hike, Swim, Run, Running, Jumping, Fetch, Sniffing, Walking, Kisses, Being pet, Go to Park, Walk, Play, Bath time, Ball, Playing, Petting, Digging, Chewing, Sticks, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Hugs, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Playdate, Tug-of-war, Exploring, Walks, Walkin

Walk, Play, Sniffing, Walking, Exploring, Bird watching, His walk, Pets, Run, Tug-of-war, Chase, Hide & Seek, Fetch

Golden Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Dalmatians are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dalmatian, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Dalmatians usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Golden Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Dalmatian is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Golden Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Dalmatian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Golden Retriever is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Dalmatian is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Retriever is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Dalmatian is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Golden Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Dalmatian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Golden Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Golden Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Dalmatian is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Golden Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Dalmatians are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Golden Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Dalmatians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Dalmatians are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.