Which dog is better, a dalmation or a lab?

Answer 1

lab

Answer 2

A lab is a better dog. Dalmations are somewhat psychotic. By saying that I mean, they are needy and overactive. They are very hyper and need lots of attention. A lab is a great dog and can be a great friend. They also have a tendency to go deaf unlike other dogs.

Answer 3

It all depends on what you are looking for in a dog. You'll get answers telling you one is better than the other; but to give you a good answer we would need to know what you mean by better. A better guard dog? Better with children? Things like that. Some people will tell you that one breed is better than the other, but most times it is from personal experience, not knowledge; for example, I was always told that Dals were bad with children and Labs were excellent with them, but last summer the Lab I adopted attacked my 5YO daughter without provocation (and I was sitting not two feet away at the time). Best to look at some reputable sites and read as much as you can about both breeds.

If you go to http://www.akc.org there is an extensive breed listing, and you can read more about each breed to help you with your decision. There are also many sites that have a questionnaire you can fill out that may help you; one site I found is http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm . You can find others by going to http://www.yahoo.com and searching for "Dog Breed Decision" or something similar (I conducted my search with "Dog Breed Questionnaire" and clicked on a suggested search of "How Do I Know Which Dog Breed Is Right For Me?").

Answer 4

Well dalmation are mean with kids. So if you have any, i would go with the lab. But if not, look up their prons and cons, or buy a book. Some dogs are more lazy, some are more hyper. Just all depends. Remeber that prue breeds sometimes have hip problems if they are breeded too much. So muts are better when it comes to that. Ok, i hope you find the pet of your dreams!!

Answer 5

Better for what, specifically? Labs are great all around as a family pet. Dalmatians are good if you want a playful pet who will keep you on your toes. Look wise, I like Dalmatians, but people should not get dogs for just their looks without knowing what is involved with the breed. That is why there are so many Dalmatians in shelters and pounds.

Answer 6

Dalmations take a lot of discipline and attention but labs are very people friendly and easier to train.

Answer 7

It is really import to know the characteristic of both breeds, a lab is very VERY hyper, it's not good if someone works a lot of hours, this dog will be to much for you to handle, definitely NOT low maintenance dog. Needs a big yard lots of attention, needs to go on lots of runs, etc. Dalmatians are not good with children, sometimes are nervous. Every dog needs lots of attention, and adopting and adult dog is a good idea if you don't want instant motherhood, because puppies are babies.

Answer 8

Lab because for one they are better around children and two, Dalmations are overly hyper.

Answer 9

ok...you don't get a dog simply because it's pretty or uncommon. Dalmations are doggy dogs...kinda slow. A lab can and will be your best friend...they are common because they are good dogs!!
As for the spammer saying get a pitbull...get freakin' real!!

Answer 10

Dalmations haven't been bred well in years. You're probably safer with a lab (I'd much rather have a Dalmation myself though.)

Answer 11

Lab, definitely. Most people aren't aware that Dalmatians are a very unfriendly dog with a bad temperment. They are not good with kids and strangers