Doberman Pinscher vs Weimaraner vs German Shorthaired Pointer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Doberman Pinscher	Weimaraner	German Shorthaired Pointer
Origins	Germany	Germany	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	16	34	10
Reviews	3	1	2
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Other Names	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	Weimaraner Vorstehhund, Weim, Grey Ghost	Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
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 1943 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
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	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1000	$1500-$2000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Doberman Pinscher vs Weimaraner vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Size	Medium	Large	Large Medium
Weight	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Doberman Pinscher vs Weimaraner vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Coat	Fine	Fine	Dense
Colors	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black	Blue Silver Gray	Roan Liver White Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.	Weimaraners shed moderately.	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Doberman Pinscher vs Weimaraner vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Temperament	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient	Alert Energetic Intelligent Steady Social Aloof Fast Powerful Stubborn	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Very smart: Weimaraner is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.	Weimaraners are easy to train.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Doberman Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Weimaraners 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.	Weimaraners are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.	Weimaraners need a lot of social interaction.	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.	Average to high: The Weimaraner is a vocal breed.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Weimaraners are average watchdogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Weimaraners are average defenders.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Weimaraner has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Weimaraners have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Weimaraners have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	German Shorthaired Pointers 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.	Weimaraners have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Weimaraners are not apartment-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Weimaraners adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	Weimaraners tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Doberman Pinscher vs Weimaraner vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Stranger Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Weimaraners are stranger friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Weimaraners are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Weimaraners are cat-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Weimaraners are dog-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Weimaraner is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Weimaraners are not the best breed for elderly people.	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.	Weimaraners are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Shorthaired Pointers 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.	No Weimaraners are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No German Shorthaired Pointers 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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 Weimaraner breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer 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 Weimaraner vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Health Issues	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Bloat Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Weimaraners are high energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.	Weimaraners need a lot of exercises.	German Shorthaired Pointers 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.	Weimaraners don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointers 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.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Weimaraner has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Shorthaired Pointer 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 Weimaraner 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 German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Doberman Pinscher vs Weimaraner vs German Shorthaired Pointer

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	7-12 puppies
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