Doberman Pinscher vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black Mouth Cur – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Doberman Pinscher	Rhodesian Ridgeback	Black Mouth Cur
Origins	Germany	Zimbabwe	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	16	41	324
Reviews	8	6	2
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Other Names	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound	Southern Cur, Yellow Black Mouth, East Texas Cur, American Black Mouth Cur
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 1955 as a Hound 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds 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 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Of The US	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	$900-$1200	$300-$500

General Appearance - Doberman Pinscher vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black Mouth Cur

Size	Medium	Large	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	45-95 pounds (20-43 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	16-25 inches (40-64 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	20.5 inches (52 cm)

Hair & Care - Doberman Pinscher vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black Mouth Cur

Coat	Fine	Dense	Smooth
Colors	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black	Golden Red White Gray Wheaten	Brown Red Brindle Fawn Yellow Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Black Mouth Cur doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed none to minimal.	Black Mouth Curs are low shedders.

Characteristics - Doberman Pinscher vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black Mouth Cur

Temperament	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient	Dignified Loyal Sensitive Intelligent Mischievous Strong Willed	Active Kind Protective Fearless Loyal Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Rhodesian Ridgeback's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Black Mouth Cur's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite easy to train.	Black Mouth Curs are easy to train.
Playfulness	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed.	The Black Mouth Cur 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.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Black Mouth Curs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a social breed.	Black Mouth Curs are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks.	Average: The Black Mouth Cur barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are average watchdogs.	Black Mouth Curs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks strongly protect their territory.	Black Mouth Curs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Black Mouth Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Black Mouth Curs 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.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Black Mouth Cur is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Black Mouth Curs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Black Mouth Curs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Black Mouth Curs 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.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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.	Black Mouth Curs 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.	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 Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black Mouth Cur

Stranger Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Black Mouth Curs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very kid-friendly dogs.	Black Mouth Curs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Black Mouth Curs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Black Mouth Curs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rhodesian Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Black Mouth Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Black Mouth Curs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Black Mouth Curs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Black Mouth Curs 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.	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.	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 Rhodesian Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Black Mouth Cur 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Doberman Pinscher vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black Mouth Cur

Health Issues	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Black Mouth Curs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Dermoid Sinus Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia	Ear Infections
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	12-18 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Black Mouth Curs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks need quite a lot of exercise.	Black Mouth Curs 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.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Black Mouth Curs 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 3/4 to 4 3/8 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Black Mouth Cur 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Black Mouth Cur is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Doberman Pinscher vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black Mouth Cur

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	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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