Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Husky – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Doberman Pinscher	Labrador Husky
Origins	Germany	Canada
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Group	Working Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	16	344
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Other Names	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	Husky-Lab
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	Dog Registry of America Inc.
Price	$800-$1000	$400-$800

General Appearance - Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Husky

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	60-100 pounds (27-45 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	80 pounds (36 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	20-28 inches (51-71 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	24 inches (61 cm)

Hair & Care - Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Husky

Coat	Fine	Double Thick
Colors	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black	Solid Black Solid White Black & White & Red Black & White & Grey
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Labrador Husky requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.	Labrador Huskys shed moderately.

Characteristics - Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Husky

Temperament	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient	Friendly Good natured Intelligent Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Labrador Husky's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.	Labrador Huskys are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Labrador Husky 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.
Affection Level	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Huskys are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.	Labrador Huskys are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Labrador Husky rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Labrador Huskys are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Labrador Huskys strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Labrador Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Huskys 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.	Labrador Huskys 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.	Labrador Huskys have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Labrador Huskys are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Huskys 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.	Labrador Huskys 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.

Good With - Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Husky

Stranger Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Huskys are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Labrador Huskys are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Huskys are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Huskys are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Labrador Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.	Labrador Huskys 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 Labrador Huskys 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 Labrador Husky 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Husky

Health Issues	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Husky 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	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labrador Huskys are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Huskys need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Labrador Huskys 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.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Labrador Husky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Labrador Husky 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 Labrador Husky is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Husky

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	4-8 puppies
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