How long does a Dalmadoodle live?

A typical lifespan is 10–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).

Is a Dalmadoodle easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Dalmadoodle

Also searched as Poodle Dalmatian Mix

The Dalmadoodle is a cross between a Poodle and a Dalmatian. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 10–16 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

Dalmatian, a purebred dog — DalmatianPhoto: Desaix83, d'après le travail de Le dalmatien, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height18–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–16 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Dalmadoodle get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Dalmatian45–70 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Dalmadoodle dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 18–24 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 19–24 in for the Dalmatian.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Dalmatian. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to very high

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Dalmatian moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. The Dalmatian as dignified, smart, outgoing. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Poodle vs Dalmatian vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Dalmadoodle	Dalmatian
Weight	40–70 lb	40–70 lb	45–70 lb
Height	18–24 in	18–24 in	19–24 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	10–16 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to very high	very high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Dalmadoodle

How big does a Dalmadoodle get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 18–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–70 pounds.
How long does a Dalmadoodle live?: A typical lifespan is 10–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).
Does a Dalmadoodle shed?: Shedding is very low to very high. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Dalmadoodle easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Dalmatian mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.