Gaddi Kutta vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dalmatian – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Gaddi Kutta | Doberman Pinscher | Dalmatian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  India |  Germany |  Croatia |
| Group | Guard Dogs | Working Dogs | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 300 | 16 | 63 |
| Reviews | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Himalayan Sheepdog, Indian Sheepdog, Indian Gaddi Dog, Bhotia, Bhotiya, Bhote Kukkur, Gaddi, Gaddi Kutta, Gaddi Leopardhund, Himachal Pradesh, Himalayan Guard Dog, Himalayan Mastiff Guard Dog, Himalayan Chamba Gaddi, HSD | Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman | Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | 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. |
| Breed Recognition | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
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 |
| Price | $300-$400 | $800-$1000 | $500-$600 |
General Appearance - Gaddi Kutta vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dalmatian
| Size |
Large Giant | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 90-110 pounds (41-50 kg), Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg) | Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) | about 55 pounds (25 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 100 pounds (45.5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg) | Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) | about 55 pounds (25 kg) |
| Height | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) |
Hair & Care - Gaddi Kutta vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dalmatian
| Coat | Dense | Fine | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Beige Black Light Brown |
Blue Red Tan Brown White Black |
White Liver Brown Black |
| Grooming | Advanced: The Gaddi Kutta requires a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Gaddi Kuttas shed above average. | Doberman Pinschers shed moderately. | Dalmatians are heavy shedders. |
Characteristics - Gaddi Kutta vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dalmatian
| Temperament |
Intelligent Gentle Calm Territorial |
Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient |
Active Friendly Outgoing Sensitive Energetic Intelligent Playful |
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| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Gaddi Kutta's has great intelligence. | Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: Dalmatian's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Gaddi Kuttas are very easy to train. | Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train. | Dalmatians are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Gaddi Kutta is a playful breed. | Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Gaddi Kuttas have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | 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 | Gaddi Kuttas are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Dalmatians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Gaddi Kuttas are kinda antisocial. | Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average. | Dalmatians need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Gaddi Kutta rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. | Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Gaddi Kuttas are average watchdogs. | Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. | Dalmatians are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Gaddi Kuttas strongly protect their territory. | Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Dalmatians are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Gaddi Kutta has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Gaddi Kuttas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Dalmatians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Gaddi Kuttas tend to escape less than other breeds. | Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Gaddi Kuttas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Dalmatians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Gaddi Kuttas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Dalmatians are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Gaddi Kuttas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Dalmatians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Gaddi Kuttas handle alone time quite well. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Dalmatians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really 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 - Gaddi Kutta vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dalmatian
| Stranger Friendly | Gaddi Kuttas are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs. | Dalmatians are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Gaddi Kuttas are average friendly dogs towards children. | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children. | Dalmatians are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Gaddi Kuttas are cat-friendly dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. | Dalmatians are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Gaddi Kuttas are dog-friendly dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Dalmatians are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Gaddi Kutta is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Gaddi Kuttas are commonly okay with elderly people. | Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people. | Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Gaddi Kuttas are usually friendly towards other pets. | Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets. | Dalmatians are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Gaddi Kuttas are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Dalmatians 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. |
Yes This breed makes good 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. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Gaddi Kutta breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Yes 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 - Gaddi Kutta vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dalmatian
| Health Issues | The Gaddi Kutta is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. | Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems |
Arthritis Bloat Hip Dysplasia |
Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome |
Allergies Deafness Hip Dysplasia Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Skin Allergies Urolithiasis |
| Life Expectancy | 8-10 years | 10-12 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Gaddi Kuttas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Dalmatians are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Gaddi Kuttas need quite a lot of exercise. | Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. | Dalmatians need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Gaddi Kuttas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Dalmatians don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers warm weather | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Gaddi Kutta has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Gaddi Kutta 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 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 Dalmatian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Gaddi Kutta vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dalmatian
| 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 | 5-12 puppies | 6-10 puppies | 6-9 puppies |
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