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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.

Great Danes may seem intimidating, but inside their enormous bodies are even bigger hearts. Their size and loyalty make them good watch dogs, but intruders won’t realize their bark is worse than their bite. Although they appear energetic, Great Danes would rather grab a pillow indoors and relax by your side. Full-grown, they typically weigh 110-175 pounds and stand 28-32 inches tall.

Great Danes are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Great Danes gets along well with children, other dogs, and household pets. Some Great Danes are dominant with other dogs of the same sex or have a high prey drive with small cats. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

This breed is fairly calm when young and needs a moderate amount of exercise when fully grown. Great Danes should be taken on a daily walk or allowed to play in a large, fenced yard where they can run and explore. They may seem like outdoor dogs, but their favorite spot is actually indoors where they can relax and be by your side. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Great Dane has a short, smooth coat that comes in several colors. Most dogs are fawn (gold with a black mask, ears, and tail tip), brindle (gold with a black stripe pattern), steel blue, glossy black, “Harlequin” (white with black patches), or “Mantle”/”Boston” (black with white muzzle, chest, and tail tip). This breed isn’t high maintenance when it comes to grooming. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Great Danes are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Great Danes gets along well with children, other dogs, and household pets. Due to their size, apartments and small spaces just aren’t practical for this breed. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.