Doberman Pinscher vs Kangal Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Doberman Pinscher	Kangal Dog
Origins	Germany	Turkey
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	16	492
Reviews	3	5
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Other Names	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	Kangal Çoban Köpegi, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Sivas Kangal, Turkish Kangal
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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.
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 America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$800-$1000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Doberman Pinscher vs Kangal Dog

Size	Medium	Giant
Weight	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 110-145 pounds (50-66 kg), Female: 90-120 pounds (41-54 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 127.5 pounds (58 kg), Female: 105 pounds (47.5 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 30-32 inches (77-86 cm), Female: 28-30 inches (72-77 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 31 inches (81.5 cm), Female: 29 inches (74.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Doberman Pinscher vs Kangal Dog

Coat	Fine	Double Dense
Colors	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black	Gray Cream Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Kangal Dog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.	Kangal Dogs are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Doberman Pinscher vs Kangal Dog

Temperament	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient	Alert Independent Selfish Controlled Calm Protective Sensitive
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Kangal Dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.	Kangal Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Kangal Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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.
Affection Level	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Kangal Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.	Kangal Dogs are known to be antisocial.
Barking	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Kangal Dog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Kangal Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Kangal Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kangal Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kangal Dogs 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.	Kangal Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Kangal 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.
Apartment Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Kangal Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Kangal Dogs 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.	Kangal Dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Doberman Pinscher vs Kangal Dog

Stranger Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Kangal Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Kangal Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Kangal Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Kangal Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kangal Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Kangal Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.	Kangal Dogs 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 Kangal Dogs 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.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kangal Dog 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.

Health Factors - Doberman Pinscher vs Kangal Dog

Health Issues	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Kangal Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Fatty Tumors
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Kangal Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.	Kangal Dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Kangal Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	5 to 6 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.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kangal Dog 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 Kangal Dog 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 Kangal Dog

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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