Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Fox Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Doberman Pinscher | Smooth Fox Terrier |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 16 | 122 |
Reviews | 3 | 1 |
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Other Names | Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman | Fox Terrier, Foxie, SFT, Smooth Fox Terrier |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier 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. | 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 United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers |
Price | $800-$1000 | $700-$1200 |
General Appearance - Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Size | Medium | Small |
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Weight | Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) | Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) | Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg) |
Height | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 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: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat | Fine | Smooth Double |
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Colors | Blue Red Tan Brown White Black | Black Black & Tan Brown Red White |
Grooming | Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Smooth Fox Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level | Doberman Pinschers shed moderately. | Smooth Fox Terriers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Temperament | Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient | Active Alert Intelligent Affectionate Fearless Playful |
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Intelligent Rank | Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: Smooth Fox Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. |
Trainability | Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train. | Smooth Fox Terriers are easy to train. |
Playfulness | Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Smooth Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | Doberman Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Smooth Fox Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level | Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Smooth Fox Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average. | Smooth Fox Terriers need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. | Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier barks occasionally. |
Watchdog Ability | Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. | Smooth Fox Terriers are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Smooth Fox Terriers strongly protect their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Smooth Fox Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Smooth Fox Terriers 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. | Smooth Fox Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Apartment Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Smooth Fox Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
Adaptability | Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Smooth Fox Terriers 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. | Smooth Fox Terriers 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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Stranger Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs. | Smooth Fox Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children. | Smooth Fox Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. | Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Smooth Fox Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Smooth Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people. | Smooth Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets. | Smooth Fox Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Smooth Fox Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Smooth Fox Terrier 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 Smooth Fox Terrier
Health Issues | Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. | The Smooth Fox Terrier 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 | Cataracts Deafness Distichiasis Legg-perthes Disease Lens Luxation Patellar Luxation |
Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 13-15 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Energy Level | Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Smooth Fox Terriers are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. | Smooth Fox Terriers 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. | Smooth Fox Terriers 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 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Low to Average. |
Weather & Climate | Prefers warm weather | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Smooth Fox Terrier 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 Smooth Fox Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Gestation Length | 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. |
Litter Size | 6-10 puppies | 3-6 puppies |
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