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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.

This stunning white dog is as beautiful as their mountainous homeland. Great Pyrenees are loving, large, and in charge. They’re a gentle, family-oriented dog most of the time, but will step in to protect their “flock” if danger is near. Full-grown, they typically weigh 85-115 pounds and stand 25-32 inches tall.

Great Pyreneess are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. This breed can be a good friend to any dog, animal, child, or visitor. Great Pyrenees may be initially uncomfortable with unknown people and pets, but they become more comfortable over time, especially if they’re socialized early. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Great Pyrenees need a fair amount of daily exercise, including at least a leashed walk or playtime in a large yard. This breed is known for running away when off-leash, so make sure all play areas are fenced and secured. Many Great Pyrenees also like swimming and hiking, particularly in cold weather. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Great Pyrenees have a double coat of weather-resistant hair. Their outer coat is long, flat, and thick, with coarse hairs that are straight or slightly wavy. The undercoat is dense, fine, and wooly. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Great Pyreneess are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. The heat may irritate their skin, so they’re better suited for cold climates or indoor spaces. Great Pyrenees are big dogs that enjoy moderate amounts of activity, so they prefer homes over apartments or small spaces. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.