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
Origins	Germany	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	16	122
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Other Names	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	Fox Terrier, Foxie, SFT, Smooth Fox Terrier
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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
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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