Doberman Pinscher vs Bulldog vs Great Dane – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Doberman Pinscher | Bulldog | Great Dane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany |  England | Germany |
| Group | Working Dogs | Companion Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 16 | 5 | 14 |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Other Names | Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman | English Bulldog, British Bulldog | Dane, Gentle Giant, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Apollo of Dogs |
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| 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 1886 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 | 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 |
| Price | $800-$1000 | $1200-$2000 | $800-$1200 |
General Appearance - Doberman Pinscher vs Bulldog vs Great Dane
| Size | Medium | Medium | Giant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) | Male: 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg), Female: 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg) | Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) | Male: 54 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22.5 kg) | Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) |
| Height | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | 12-16 inches (31-40 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown | Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | 14 inches (35.5 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown | Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm) |
Hair & Care - Doberman Pinscher vs Bulldog vs Great Dane
| Coat | Fine | Fine | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Blue Red Tan Brown White Black | Brindle White Fawn Gray Red | Blue Fawn White Brindle Merle Black |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Bulldog requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Doberman Pinschers shed moderately. | Bulldogs shed moderately. | Great Danes shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Doberman Pinscher vs Bulldog vs Great Dane
| Temperament | Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient | Aggressive Friendly Social Courageous Loving Sweet | Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved Confident Intelligent Loving |
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| Intelligent Rank | Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Low: The Bulldog if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. | Average: Great Dane's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train. | Bulldogs aren't famous for their trainability. | Great Danes are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Bulldogs don't really like playing. | Great Danes are not the most playful dog 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. | Great Danes don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Great Danes are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average. | Bulldogs are a social breed. | Great Danes are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. | Low: The Bulldog barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. | Bulldogs are average watchdogs. | Great Danes are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Bulldogs are not the best to protect their territory. | Great Danes are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Bulldogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Great Danes have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Bulldogs are not the biggest explorers. | Great Danes have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Great Danes 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. | Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Great Danes are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Great Danes 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. | Bulldogs 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. | Great Danes 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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Doberman Pinscher vs Bulldog vs Great Dane
| Stranger Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs. | Bulldogs are very stranger friendly dogs. | Great Danes are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children. | Bulldogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Great Danes are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. | Bulldogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Great Danes are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Bulldogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Great Danes are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people. | Bulldogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets. | Bulldogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Great Danes 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 Bulldogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Great Danes 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used 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. |
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 Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Great Dane 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. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Doberman Pinscher vs Bulldog vs Great Dane
| Health Issues | Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. | Very healthy dog breed. | Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems | Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome | Brachycephalic Syndrome Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Dry Eye Entropion Head Shakes Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing | Bloat Cancer Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Persistent Right Aortic Arch Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 8-10 years | 7-10 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Bulldogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Great Danes are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. | Bulldogs exercise need is very minimal. | Great Danes exercise need is minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Bulldogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Great Danes don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | High: The Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Low to Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers warm weather | Prefers warm weather | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Bulldog has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Great Dane 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 Bulldog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Reproducibility - Doberman Pinscher vs Bulldog vs Great Dane
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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| 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 | 4-5 puppies | 10-15 puppies |
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