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Name	Polish Tatra Sheepdog	Podenco Canario	Dalmatian
Origins	Poland	Spain	Croatia
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Group	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Polski Owczarek Tatra Mountain Sheepdog Owczarek Podhalanski	Canarian Hound Canarian Warren Hound Canary Islands Hound Canary Islands Warren Hound	Carriage Dog Dally Firehouse Dog Plum Pudding Dog Spotted Coach Dog Dal
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Which is the smallest dog, Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Podenco Canario? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian weight comparison:	80-130 pounds (36-59 kg)	Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	105 pounds (47.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian height comparison:	Female: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Male: 26-28 inches (65-70 cm)	Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Female: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Male: 27 inches (67.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$1200	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Average: The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Dalmatian is quite easy to get.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Podenco Canario dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Dalmatian dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian trainability comparison.	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Intelligent Calm	Active Intelligent Friendly Calm Fast	Active Playful Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Friendly Outgoing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian?	High: Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Podenco Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Dalmatian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian social needs comparison:	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Dalmatian dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Dalmatian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian playfulness comparison:	Average: Polish Tatra Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian?	Low to Average: The Polish Tatra Sheepdog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Polish Tatra Sheepdog breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Dalmatian breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Podenco Canario dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Dalmatian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Dalmatian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Polish Tatra Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Podenco Canario bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Dalmatian bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Polish Tatra Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Podenco Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian mouthiness comparison:	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Dalmatian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian health comparison. Which is the healthier: Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian?	The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.	Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Deafness Skin Allergies Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Urolithiasis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Polish Tatra Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Dalmatian should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian lifespan comparison. How long do Polish Tatra Sheepdog, Podenco Canario and Dalmatian breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Polish Tatra Sheepdog: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Dalmatian: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian energy level comparison:	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Podenco Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Podenco Canario dogs need a lot of exercises.	Dalmatian dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Podenco Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.	Dalmatian dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Polish Tatra Sheepdog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Dalmatian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian coat comparison:	Silky	Dense Shiny	Fine
Colors What are the original Polish Tatra Sheepdog, Podenco Canario and Dalmatian color?	Cream White	White Brown Yellow Chocolate	Black White Brown Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Polish Tatra Sheepdog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or {name3 shedding:	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are low shedders. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian?	Medium ⏺ The Polish Tatra Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dalmatian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Podenco Canario dogs are generally with other pets.	Dalmatian dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Which dog is more friendly?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Dalmatian dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian?	Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian?	Yes Polish Tatra Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Podenco Canario dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dalmatian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Polish Tatra Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Podenco Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Podenco Canarios are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Polish Tatra Sheepdog or Podenco Canario or Dalmatian? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian?	Not really Polish Tatra Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Podenco Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Polish Tatra Sheepdog and Podenco Canario and Dalmatian have?	3-5 puppies	6-12 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Polish Tatra Sheepdog vs Podenco Canario vs Dalmatian Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Polish Tatra Sheepdog Club Of America Polish Kennel Club	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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