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 |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Working Dogs | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) |
Popularity Rank | 2 | 16 | 391 |
Reviews | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Rate |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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