Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Dalmatian Versus Redbone Coonhound: Introduction
- Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound: Overview
- Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound
- The Similarities Between the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound
- Size (Weight and Height) of Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound
- Price of Dalmatian versus Price of Redbone Coonhound
- Adopting the Dalmatian versus Adopting the Redbone Coonhound
- The Popularity of Dalmatian versus Popularity of Redbone Coonhound
- Which one drools more, the Dalmatian or the Redbone Coonhound
- Does the Dalmatian Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Redbone Coonhound?
- Do Dalmatians Bark and Howl? What about Redbone Coonhounds?
- Tolerates Being Alone: Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound
- Can Dalmatians Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Dalmatians Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- How Kid-friendly are Dalmatians and Redbone Coonhounds?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dalmatian or the Redbone Coonhound?
- Is the Dalmatian Easier to Train than the Redbone Coonhound?
- Wanderlust Potential: Dalmatian vs. Redbone Coonhound
- Are Dalmatians good family dogs? What about Redbone Coonhounds?
- Do Dalmatians shed more than Redbone Coonhounds?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Dalmatian or the Redbone Coonhound?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dalmatian
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Redbone Coonhound
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
Dalmatian Versus Redbone Coonhound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Dalmatian and for the Redbone Coonhound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Dalmatian or the Redbone Coonhound
Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound: Overview
Both the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound are similar in size. The Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Dalmatian belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Redbone Coonhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Dalmatian to the Redbone Coonhound based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Factor | Dalmatian | Redbone Coonhound |
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Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Life Span | 13 to 16 years | 10 to 12 years |
Height | 19 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Weight | 48 to 55 pounds | 45 to 70 pounds |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Average Lifespan | 14.5 years | 11.0 years |
Average Price | $1410 | $530 |
Price Range | $1000 – $1800 | $300 – $600 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 60 | 141 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Dalmatian in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Redbone Coonhound. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Dalmatian is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Redbone Coonhound is 72 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Dalmatian is a better pet than the Redbone Coonhound. So, you should get the Dalmatian!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound
Below is a list of where the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound are most different:
The Similarities Between the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound
The Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound.
Dalmatians weigh 48 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Dalmatians are 19 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Redbone Coonhounds weigh 45 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Redbone Coonhounds are 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Dalmatian versus Price of Redbone Coonhound
The average price of the Dalmatian puppy is $1410. The price of the Dalmatian typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. However, the price of a Dalmatian can be as low as $250 and as high as $2600. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 233 Dalmatian puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Redbone Coonhound puppy is $530. The price of the Redbone Coonhound typically ranges from $300 – $600. However, the price of a Redbone Coonhound can be as low as $200 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 102 Redbone Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Dalmatian is more expensive than the Redbone Coonhound.
Dalmatian | Redbone Coonhound | |
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Average Price | $1410 | $530 |
Price Range | $1000 to $1800 | $300 to $600 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Dalmatian and Redbone Coonhound. For different price points, the charts show how many Dalmatian puppies or how many Redbone Coonhound puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
![A breakdown of the prices of Dalmatians. The typical price range is shaded Green.](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/dalmatian-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Dalmatians. The typical price range is shaded Green.
![A breakdown of the prices of Redbone Coonhounds](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/redbone-coonhound-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Redbone Coonhounds
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Dalmatian puppy or the Redbone Coonhound puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Dalmatian versus Adopting the Redbone Coonhound
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Dalmatians and many Redbone Coonhounds are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Dalmatian named Eddie that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Dalmatians like Eddie on pefinder.com.
Also, like Dalmatians, Redbone Coonhounds are also available for adoption. For example, Flatts is a Male Redbone Coonhound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Redbone Coonhounds like Flatts that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
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Travis is the name of another Dalmatian (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also Rascal, an adorable Male Redbone Coonhound on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
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You can find more Dalmatians and Redbone Coonhounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Dalmatian versus Popularity of Redbone Coonhound
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Dalmatian is more popular with dog owners than the Redbone Coonhound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Dalmatian is 60 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Redbone Coonhound is 141 out of about 200 dog breeds.
![Popularity of Dalmatian](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/how-popular-dalmatian-puppies-years.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
Popularity of Dalmatian
![Popularity of Redbone Coonhound](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/how-popular-redbone-coonhound-puppies-years.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
Popularity of Redbone Coonhound
Year | Dalmatian Popularity Rank | Redbone Coonhound Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 64 | 133 |
2014 | 66 | 148 |
2015 | 62 | 139 |
2016 | 62 | 143 |
2017 | 63 | 139 |
2018 | 56 | 142 |
2019 | 59 | 143 |
2020 | 51 | 146 |
Which one drools more, the Dalmatian or the Redbone Coonhound
Dalmatians do have a very low tendency to drool.
Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.
Is the Dalmatian Better for Apartment Owners than the Redbone Coonhound?
Dalmatians do not adapt well to apartment living.
Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Does the Dalmatian Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Redbone Coonhound?
Dalmatians have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Redbone Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Dalmatians Bark and Howl? What about Redbone Coonhounds?
Dalmatians are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Redbone Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dalmatian or the Redbone Coonhound?
Dalmatians are OK for new dog owners.
Redbone Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound
Dalmatians can be left alone only for a short time.
Redbone Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.
Can Dalmatians Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Dalmatians can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Redbone Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Can Dalmatians Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Dalmatians can tolerate hot weather.
Redbone Coonhounds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
How Kid-friendly are Dalmatians and Redbone Coonhounds?
Dalmatians get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Redbone Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dalmatian or the Redbone Coonhound?
Dalmatians get along very well with other dogs.
Redbone Coonhounds get along very well with other dogs.
Is the Dalmatian Easier to Train than the Redbone Coonhound?
Dalmatians are very easy to train.
Redbone Coonhounds are fairly easy to train.
Wanderlust Potential: Dalmatian vs. Redbone Coonhound
Dalmatians have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Redbone Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Are Dalmatians good family dogs? What about Redbone Coonhounds?
Dalmatians are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Redbone Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do Dalmatians shed more than Redbone Coonhounds?
Dalmatians shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Redbone Coonhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Dalmatian or the Redbone Coonhound?
Dalmatians are very easy to groom.
Redbone Coonhounds are very easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dalmatian
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dalmatian that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Dalmatian:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Redbone Coonhound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Redbone Coonhound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Redbone Coonhound:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Dalmatian and how the Redbone Coonhound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Dalmatian and of the Redbone Coonhound to other breeds:
Dalmatian Versus Other Dog Breeds
Dalmatian versus Lowchen Dalmatian versus Swedish Vallhund Dalmatian versus Tibetan Spaniel Dalmatian versus Bichon Frise Dalmatian versus Brittany Dalmatian versus Toy Poodle Dalmatian versus Dogue de Bordeaux Dalmatian versus Flat-Coated Retriever Dalmatian versus Icelandic Sheepdog Dalmatian versus Mountain Cur
Redbone Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Redbone Coonhound versus Black and Tan Coonhound Redbone Coonhound versus Keeshond Redbone Coonhound versus Toy Poodle Redbone Coonhound versus Irish Setter Redbone Coonhound versus Labradoodle Redbone Coonhound versus Labrador Retriever Redbone Coonhound versus Clumber Spaniel Redbone Coonhound versus Black Mouth Cur Redbone Coonhound versus Flat-Coated Retriever Redbone Coonhound versus Catahoula Leopard Dog
Conclusion: Dalmatian versus Redbone Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Dalmatian and the Redbone Coonhound better suits you and your family.