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German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Comparison - Dog breed selector: Glatthaariger Pinscher or Doberman or Apollo of Dogs? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Pinscher Doberman Pinscher Great Dane
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane breeds.
Glatthaariger Pinscher
Standard Pinscher
Doberman
Dobermann
Dobynm
Dobie
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane? Compare adult weight ranges.
25-35 pounds (11-16 kg) Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
30 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane height comparison:
16-19 inches (41-48 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
17.5 inches (44.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1400-$1600 $800-$1000 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is easiest to train?
German Pinscher dogs are easy to train.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train.
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Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most alert?
German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most protective?
German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane? Compare temperaments.
Loving
Courageous
Lively
Outright
Tempered
Spirited
Familiar
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?
Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane social needs comparison:
German Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
German Pinscher dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Great Dane dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most playful?
The German Pinscher is a playful breed.
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Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Pinscher indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Great Dane dogs 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.

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which uses mouth most during play?
German Pinscher dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has fewer health issues?
German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most active?
German Pinscher dogs are high-energy dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
German Pinscher dogs don't need too much sleep.
Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which needs most food?
2 to 2.5 cup 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. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Brown
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which drools least?
The German Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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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.
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The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Shiny
Smooth
Fine Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or {name3 shedding:
German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately.
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Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best with kids?
German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?
German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?
Yes
German Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has most puppies?
6-8 puppies 6-10 puppies 10-15 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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German Pinscher vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. How are they classified internationally?
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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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 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
Canadian Canine Registry

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