Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Comparison - Dog breed selector: Doberman or Pit or Kanni? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Doberman Pinscher and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which is better: Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai?
Name | Doberman Pinscher | American Pit Bull Terrier | Chippiparai |
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Origins | Germany | United States | India |
Group | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 16 | 336 | 358 |
Reviews | 16 | 10 | 3 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Doberman Dobermann Dobynm Dobie |
Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT | Kanni |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? Which is the smallest dog, Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or American Pit Bull Terrier? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai weight comparison: | Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) | 22-78 pounds (10-35 kg) | 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) | 50 pounds (22.5 kg) | 38.5 pounds (17.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai height comparison: | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | 14-24 inches (35-60 cm) | ~25 inches (~63.5 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | 19 inches (47.5 cm) | ~25 inches (~63.5 cm) |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? Which is more expensive? | $800-$1000 | $500-$700 | $80-$120 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get. | Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed. | Average: The Chippiparai is a commonly available dog breed. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai intelligence: | Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Smart: The Chippiparai dogs have great intelligence. |
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Trainability
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai trainability comparison. | Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. | Chippiparai dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. | Chippiparai dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. | Chippiparai dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai behavior/temperament comparison: |
Energetic Alert Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless |
Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive |
Independent Loyal Robust |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Chippiparai dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai? | High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Chippiparai dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai social needs comparison: | Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. | Chippiparai dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. | Chippiparai dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Their prey drive is low. | American Pit Bull Terrier 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. | Chippiparai dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai playfulness comparison: | Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. | Average: Chippiparais, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai? | Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. | Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Chippiparai rarely barks. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed. | It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home. | Apartment-friendly dog the Chippiparai breed. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Chippiparai dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | American Pit Bull Terrier 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chippiparai bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Moderate ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody. | High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Chippiparai has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai mouthiness comparison: | Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Chippiparai dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai health comparison. Which is the healthier: Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai? | Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Chippiparais are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome Cardiomyopathy | Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies |
Allergies Cold Intolerance Food Allergies Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sensitivity To Anesthesia |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Rare The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Rare The Chippiparai should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Life Expectancy
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai lifespan comparison. How long do Doberman Pinscher, American Pit Bull Terrier and Chippiparai breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years |
10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Chippiparai: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai? | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai?
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai energy level comparison: | Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Chippiparai dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need. | Chippiparai dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Chippiparai dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai weight gain potential comparison: | Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Chippiparai has a low to the average risk for obesity. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai coat comparison: | Fine | Fine |
Smooth Double |
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Colors
What are the original Doberman Pinscher, American Pit Bull Terrier and Chippiparai color? |
Black Tan Red Blue White Brown |
Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow | Red White Silver Fawn Brindle Grey |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai grooming comparison: | Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Chippiparai requires minimal grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or {name3 shedding: | Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. | Chippiparai dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Hypoallergenic
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai? | Medium ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Chippiparai has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | 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 American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Chippiparai is an average drooler. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Chippiparai dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? Which dog is more friendly? | Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Chippiparai dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Chippiparai dogs are not kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Chippiparai dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? | Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly. | Chippiparai dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai? |
Yes Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Chippiparai dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Chippiparai is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people. | American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Chippiparais are not recommended for elderly people. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Doberman Pinscher or American Pit Bull Terrier or Chippiparai? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | 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: Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai? | Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Chippiparai breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog? | Not really 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Doberman Pinscher and American Pit Bull Terrier and Chippiparai have? | 6-10 puppies | 5-8 puppies | 4-7 puppies |
Doberman Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Chippiparai Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
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 Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
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