Allyn Dalmadoodle

With a patterned coat and movie-star appeal, Dalmatians have had plenty of moments in the spotlight, and they don’t mind it one bit. These spotted dogs adore the attention, love their families, and will keep you constantly on the go. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-70 pounds and stand 19-24 inches tall.

Dalmatians are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Dalmatians make great playmates for kids, dogs, and other pets. However, they can be rambunctious and may be overwhelming for small children or animals. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Dalmatians are highly energetic and need tons of activity to satisfy their cravings. Whether taking several walks a day, a brisk jog, or running around in open spaces, these dogs just can’t get enough. They need active owners who can keep up, so get your cardio into shape before adopting a Dalmatian. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Dalmatian's coat is their most unique and recognizable feature. They’re usually white with black (or liver colored) spots, but yellow, orange, or blue spots also exist. Dalmatians are born white, and their spots typically show up within the first few weeks. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Dalmatians are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Their energy levels and size aren’t a good match for apartment life, so if you’re considering a Dalmatian, make sure it will have plenty of space to run and play. They are fairly easy to train.

France has been officially recognized as the Poodle’s country of origin, but the Poodle’s earlier ancestors came from central Asia. The German variety has probably influenced the modern breed most (‘Poodle’ is German for ‘splash’ or ‘puddle’). They typically weigh 10-15 pounds.

Miniature Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Miniature Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Miniature Poodle requires less exercise then the Standard Poodle, but should be walked or allowed to play outdoors. It should do fine with apartment life. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Miniature Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. There are three distinct grooming styles for show Poodles: puppy clip, continental clip, and English saddle clip. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Miniature Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Miniature Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.