Doberman Pinscher vs Boxer vs Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Doberman Pinscher | Boxer | Beagle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany | Germany |  England |
| Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| Reviews | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| Other Names | Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer | English Beagle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1904 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound 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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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 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 |
| Price | $800-$1000 | $600-$1200 | $500-$800 |
General Appearance - Doberman Pinscher vs Boxer vs Beagle
| Size | Medium | Medium | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) | Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Doberman Pinscher vs Boxer vs Beagle
| Coat | Fine | Waterproof | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Blue Red Tan Brown White Black | Brindle White Fawn | Tan Red Tricolor White Black |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Doberman Pinschers shed moderately. | Boxers shed moderately. | Beagles shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Doberman Pinscher vs Boxer vs Beagle
| Temperament | Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient | Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal | Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving |
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| Intelligent Rank | Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
| Trainability | Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train. | Boxers are quite easy to train. | Beagles are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Boxer is a playful breed. | The Beagle is a highly 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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average. | Boxers need a lot of social interaction. | Beagles need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. | High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. | Boxers are one of the best watchdogs. | Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. |
| Territorial | Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Beagles can't provide protection for their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Boxers have average wanderlust potential. | Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Boxers 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. | Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs. | Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting Dog |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Doberman Pinscher vs Boxer vs Beagle
| Stranger Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs. | Boxers are average friendly towards strangers. | Beagles are stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children. | Boxers are kid-friendly dogs. | Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. | Boxers are average friendly towards cats. | Beagles are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people. | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets. | Boxers are generally with other pets. | Beagles are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
Yes 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. |
Yes 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 Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Beagle breed usually likes 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 Boxer vs Beagle
| Health Issues | Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. | The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Beagle 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 Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism | Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 10-12 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Boxers are high energy dogs. | Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. | Boxers need quite a lot of exercise. | Beagles 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. | Boxers don't need too much sleep. | Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average to High. | High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| 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. |
High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
High The Beagle has a high 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 Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Doberman Pinscher vs Boxer vs Beagle
| 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 | 2-10 puppies, average 6 | 2-14 puppies, average 7 |
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- Anonomus
Dec 12, 2019, 11:19:52 PM:
This is a great vs in my opinion BOXERS are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!