Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher Comparison – Which dog is better Dane or Dobie?

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Name	Great Dane	Doberman Pinscher
Origins	Germany	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	14	16
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Dane, Gentle Giant, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Apollo of Dogs	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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
Price Which is cheaper, Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Great Dane and Doberman Pinscher?	$800-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher size comparison:	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher weight comparison:	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher height comparison:	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher coat comparison:	Dense	Fine
Colors What are the original Great Dane and Doberman Pinscher color? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher color comparison:	Blue Fawn White Brindle Merle Black	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher shedding:	Great Danes shed moderately.	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	4-6 weeks Average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved Confident Intelligent Loving	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher smarter? Which is best? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher intelligence:	Smart: Great Dane's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher trainability comparison. What's the difference between Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes are quite easy to train.	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher playfulness comparison:	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:	Great Danes are a social breed.	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes are one of the best watchdogs.	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Great Danes are extremely protective guard dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	Above 400 PSI The strongest: Dogs that have a strong bite force are usually quite powerful and large.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher mouthiness comparison:	Great Danes have a higher than 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes have average wanderlust potential.	Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher? Which can be better for hunting?	Great Danes 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.	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Great Dane fajta.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Doberman Pinscher fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Great Danes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes 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.	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Danes are average friendly towards strangers.	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes are kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes are average friendly towards cats.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes are average friendly towards other dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	No Great Danes 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.
Service Dog Which one could be 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 Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Danes are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a 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.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:	Bloat Cancer Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Persistent Right Aortic Arch Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	Rare The Great Dane 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).
Life Expectancy Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Great Dane and Doberman Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Great Dane and Doberman Pinscher?	7-10 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher energy level comparison:	Great Danes are high energy dogs.	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Danes exercise need is minimal.	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	Great Danes 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.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher? Does the Great Dane breed eat more than the Doberman Pinscher breed?	8 to 10 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher?	Medium The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher?	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.	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.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Great Dane and Doberman Pinscher have? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher litter size comparison:	10-15 puppies	6-10 puppies
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