German Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Berger Blanc Suisse – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	German Shepherd	Doberman Pinscher	Berger Blanc Suisse
Origins	Germany	Germany	Switzerland
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	2	16	391
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Other Names	Alsatian, Berger Allemand, Alsatian wolf dog (UK), Deutscher Schäferhund, Schäferhund	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	White Swiss Shepherd Dog, Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund, Pastore Svizzero Bianco
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	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	Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$800-$2000	$800-$1000	$2500-$3000

General Appearance - German Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Berger Blanc Suisse

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg)
Height	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)

Hair & Care - German Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Berger Blanc Suisse

Coat	Fuzzy	Fine	Dense Straight
Colors	Silver Tan Red Black	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black	White
Grooming	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	German Shepherds are heavy shedders.	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.	Berger Blanc Suisses are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - German Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Berger Blanc Suisse

Temperament	Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient	Easygoing Gentle Patient Strong Active Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Berger Blanc Suisse's has great intelligence.
Trainability	German Shepherds are easy to train.	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.	Berger Blanc Suisses are easy to train.
Playfulness	German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	German Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	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	German Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Berger Blanc Suisses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	German Shepherds need for social interaction is average.	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.	Berger Blanc Suisses need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.	Average to high: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	German Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Berger Blanc Suisses are good watchdogs.
Territorial	German Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisses strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	High The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	German Shepherds have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Berger Blanc Suisses have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	German Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Berger Blanc Suisses have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	German Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Berger Blanc Suisses don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	German Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisses are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	German Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Berger Blanc Suisses 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Berger Blanc Suisses 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.	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 - German Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Berger Blanc Suisse

Stranger Friendly	German Shepherds are stranger friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisses are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	German Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Berger Blanc Suisses are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	German Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Berger Blanc Suisses are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	German Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisses are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Berger Blanc Suisse is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Berger Blanc Suisses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	German Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.	Berger Blanc Suisses are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No German Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Berger Blanc Suisses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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	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.	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)	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.	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 German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Berger Blanc Suisse 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 - German Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Berger Blanc Suisse

Health Issues	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Allergies Blindness Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Cushing's Syndrome Degenerative Myelopathy Demodectic Mange Diabetes Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Heart Disease Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lens Luxation Lupus Megaesophagus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Panosteitis Paralysis Perianal Fistula Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Seborrhea Vitiligo Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Allergies Bloat Joint Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	10-12 years	12-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	German Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Berger Blanc Suisses are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	German Shepherds need quite a lot of exercise.	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.	Berger Blanc Suisses need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	German Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Berger Blanc Suisses are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 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.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Berger Blanc Suisse can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The German Shepherd is a perfect example for very low 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 Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - German Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Berger Blanc Suisse

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	6-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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