Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler vs American Staffordshire Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Doberman Pinscher | Rottweiler | American Staffordshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany | Germany |  United States |
| Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 16 | 8 | 83 |
| Reviews | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman | Rottie, Rott | Amstaff, Stafford, Staffy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section. |
| Breed Recognition | 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 New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club | No set |
| Price | $800-$1000 | $1200-$2000 | $800-$1000 |
General Appearance - Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler vs American Staffordshire Terrier
| Size | Medium | Large Giant | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | 57-67 pounds (25-30 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | 62 pounds (27.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler vs American Staffordshire Terrier
| Coat | Fine | Dense | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Blue Red Tan Brown White Black | Mahogany Tan Rust Black | Brown Blue White Black |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Doberman Pinschers shed moderately. | Rottweilers shed moderately. | American Staffordshire Terriers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler vs American Staffordshire Terrier
| Temperament | Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient | Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective | Attentive Devoted Loyal Intelligent Courageous Friendly Tenacious |
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| Intelligent Rank | Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: American Staffordshire Terrier's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train. | Rottweilers are easy to train. | American Staffordshire Terriers are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Doberman Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | American Staffordshire Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level. | American Staffordshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average. | Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction. | American Staffordshire Terriers are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. | Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs. | American Staffordshire Terriers are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs. | American Staffordshire Terriers are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody. |
High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. |
Low The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | American Staffordshire Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds. | American Staffordshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | American Staffordshire Terriers 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. |
| Apartment Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | American Staffordshire Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | American Staffordshire Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | American Staffordshire Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
| Fighting Dog |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler vs American Staffordshire Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs. | American Staffordshire Terriers are stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children. | Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | American Staffordshire Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. | Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats. | American Staffordshire Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not dog-friendly. | American Staffordshire Terriers are not dog-friendly. |
| Office Friendly |
No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets. | Rottweilers are generally with other pets. | American Staffordshire Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes American Staffordshire Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler vs American Staffordshire Terrier
| Health Issues | Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 8-11 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | American Staffordshire Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
| Exercise Need | Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. | Rottweilers have an average exercise need. | American Staffordshire Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | American Staffordshire Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Low to Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers warm weather | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Doberman Pinscher drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler vs American Staffordshire Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-10 puppies | 8-12 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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