Playful
Stubborn
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Devoted
Lively
Clever

Active
Friendly
Outgoing
Sensitive
Energetic
Intelligent
Playful

Papshunds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Dalmatians shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

United States

Mediterranean

Dachshund and Papillon

great dane, pointer

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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

Unknown

ancient times

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Cream
Red
Brown
Black

Pied
Black
Brown
White

Papshunds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Dalmatians have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Papshund can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Dalmatian can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Papshund breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Dalmatians typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Acanthosis Nigricans

Deafness
Urolithiasis

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Laryngeal Paralysis
Dalmatian Bronzing Syndrome
Microphthalmia

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Hearing
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Throat

Papshunds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Dalmatians thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Papshunds need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Dalmatians need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Papshunds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Dalmatians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Treats, Cuddles, Toys, Walks, Walking, Fetch, Jumping, Speak, Dog Parks, Dressing up, Playdate, Run, Traveling, Sleep, Cuddle, Shopping, Swimming

Walk, Play, Sniffing, Walking, Exploring, Bird watching, His walk, Pets, Run, Tug-of-war, Chase, Hide & Seek, Fetch

Papshunds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Dalmatians are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Papshund, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dalmatian, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Papshunds usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Dalmatians usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Papshund requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Dalmatian is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Papshund should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Dalmatian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Papshund feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Dalmatian feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Papshund is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Dalmatian is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Papshund is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Dalmatian is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Papshund is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Dalmatian is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Papshunds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Dalmatians make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Papshunds are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Dalmatians are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Papshunds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Dalmatians are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Papshunds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Dalmatians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Papshunds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Dalmatians are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Papshunds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Dalmatians are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.