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Name	Briard	Rottweiler	Doberman Pinscher
Origins	France	Germany	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher breeds.	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Rott Rottie	Doberman Dobermann Dobynm Dobie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large Giant	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher? Compare adult weight ranges.	75 pounds (35 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?	75 pounds (35 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, Briard or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 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: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 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)

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$1200	$1200-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	Frequent: The Briard 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.

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Briard 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.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is easiest to train?	Briard 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
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most alert?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most protective?	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. 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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Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher? Compare temperaments.	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured	Energetic Alert Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless
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: Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher?	High: Briard 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 Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:	Briard 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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?	Briard 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

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Briard 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
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. 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
Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.	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.
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Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most flexible?	Briard 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	Briard 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.

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low 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.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which uses mouth most during play?	Briard dogs have a lower 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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard 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

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 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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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Briard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has fewer health issues?	The Briard 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Briard 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).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:	No data available	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

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most active?	Briard 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 Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Briard or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Briard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Briard or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	Briard dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	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

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Briard has an 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
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which needs most food?	4 to 7 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

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. What colors are available?	Black Gray Tawny	Black Tan Rust Mahogany	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. 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
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which drools least?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Briard 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.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Dense	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Briard or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Briard or Rottweiler or {name3 shedding:	Briard dogs shed moderately. 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

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best with kids?	Briard 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
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	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 Briard or Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other 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: Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher?	Yes Briard 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 Briard 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?	Briards are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which excels in therapy work?	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
Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Briard 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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best for draft work?	Not really 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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has most military use?	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.

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has most puppies?	8-10 puppies	8-12 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. What's recommended?	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.

Briard vs Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed.	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 Classification Compare FCI groups for Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Briard, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has most recognition?	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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