Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Faithful
Trustworthy
Instinctual

Active
Friendly
Outgoing
Sensitive
Energetic
Intelligent
Playful

Miniature Goldendoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Choose a Miniature Goldendoodle if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Dalmatians are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

Mediterranean

Golden Retriever, Toy or Miniature Poodle

great dane, pointer

1990s

ancient times

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Cream
Fawn
Brown
Isabella
Gray
Red
Black

Pied
Black
Brown
White

Miniature Goldendoodles have medium-length coats.

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

Wavy

Straight

A Miniature Goldendoodle can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Deafness
Urolithiasis

Bone And Joint Problems
Allergies

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Laryngeal Paralysis
Dalmatian Bronzing Syndrome
Microphthalmia

X-Rays
Ophthalmic And Ear Exam
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Full Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Blood Glucose Tests
Serum Chemistry Panel Tests
Blood Tests and Blood Count
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies

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

Miniature Goldendoodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Dalmatians thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Miniature Goldendoodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Dalmatians need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Miniature Goldendoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Dalmatians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

The Miniature Goldendoodle is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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

Fetch, Car rides, Bath time, Play, Training, Tug-of-war, Walk, Swim, Chase, Speak, Playing, Nap, Swimming, Brushing, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Tv, Walking, Hiking, Camping, Play keep away, Tag, People watch, Going for walks

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

Miniature Goldendoodles 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 Miniature Goldendoodle, it's at least 8 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 Miniature Goldendoodles 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.

Miniature Goldendoodles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-35 pound (9 - 16 kg) Miniature Goldendoodle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Dalmatian feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Miniature Goldendoodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Miniature Goldendoodle is between $48 - $56. This makes an average of $576 - $672 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.

Miniature Goldendoodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Dalmatian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

The Miniature Goldendoodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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.

Miniature Goldendoodles 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.

Miniature Goldendoodles are highly friendly around strangers.

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

The Miniature Goldendoodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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