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Name	American Bull Staffy	Rottweiler	Doberman Pinscher
Origins	United States	Germany	Germany
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Group	Designer Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Rott Rottie	Doberman Dobermann Dobynm Dobie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$1200-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	Frequent: The American Bull Staffy is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.

American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	Large Medium	Large Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Rottweiler? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher weight comparison:	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher height comparison:	Male: 22-28 inches (55-70 cm), Female: 20-26 inches (52-65 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher coat comparison:	Fine	Dense	Fine
Colors What are the original American Bull Staffy, Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher color?	Black Blue White Brown Fawn	Black Tan Rust Mahogany	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher grooming comparison:	Effortless: The American Bull Staffy requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or {name3 shedding:	American Bull Staffy dogs are low shedders. See more.	Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.

American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted Gentle Going Social Attentive Tenacious	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured	Energetic Alert Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher intelligence:	Smart: The American Bull Staffy dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher trainability comparison.	American Bull Staffy dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher playfulness comparison:	The American Bull Staffy is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher?	High: American Bull Staffy dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:	American Bull Staffy dogs are a social breed. See more.	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher?	Average: The American Bull Staffy barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	American Bull Staffy dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Bull Staffy dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The American Bull Staffy has a low chance of biting somebody. Moderate ⏺ The American Bull Staffy has an average chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Bull Staffy bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher mouthiness comparison:	American Bull Staffy dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	American Bull Staffy dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Bull Staffy 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.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep American Bull Staffy indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rottweiler indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	American Bull Staffy dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	American Bull Staffy dogs 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.	Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	American Bull Staffy dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Bull Staffy dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	American Bull Staffy dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	American Bull Staffy dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	American Bull Staffy dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher?	Yes American Bull Staffy dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No American Bull Staffy is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Bull Staffys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.

American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Health Comparison

Health Issues American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher?	The American Bull Staffy is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome Cardiomyopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The American Bull Staffy should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do American Bull Staffy, Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Bull Staffy: 13 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
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Hypoallergenic American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher energy level comparison:	American Bull Staffy dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Bull Staffy dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	American Bull Staffy dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	2.5 to 3 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.	5 to 6 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? American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The American Bull Staffy has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher?	Medium ⏺ The American Bull Staffy has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American Bull Staffy drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	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. See more.	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. See more.

American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: American Bull Staffy or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher?	Not really American Bull Staffy breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Doberman Pinscher 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.	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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher 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 American Bull Staffy and Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher have?	5-10 puppies	8-12 puppies	6-10 puppies
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American Bull Staffy vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	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

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