Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Great Dane | Doberman Pinscher |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 14 | 16 |
Reviews | 1 | 3 |
Rate |
Other Names | Dane, Gentle Giant, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Apollo of Dogs | Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | 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 | 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 |
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 | $800-$1200 | $800-$1000 |
General Appearance - Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher
Size | Giant | Medium |
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Weight | 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 | Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) | Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) |
Height | 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 | Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm) | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher
Coat | Dense | Fine |
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Colors |
Blue Fawn White Brindle Merle Black |
Blue Red Tan Brown White Black |
Grooming | Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level | Great Danes shed moderately. | Doberman Pinschers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher
Temperament |
Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved Confident Intelligent Loving |
Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient |
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Intelligent Rank | Smart: Great Dane's has great intelligence. | Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
Trainability | Great Danes are quite easy to train. | Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train. |
Playfulness | Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. | Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Sensitivity Level | 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 | 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 Danes are a social breed. | Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average. |
Barking | Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. |
Watchdog Ability | Great Danes are one of the best watchdogs. | Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial | Great Danes are extremely protective guard dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | 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 | Great Danes have average wanderlust potential. | Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive | 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 | Great Danes are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | 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 | 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. |
Good With - Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher
Stranger Friendly | Great Danes are average friendly towards strangers. | Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Great Danes are kid-friendly dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children. |
Cat Friendly | Great Danes are average friendly towards cats. | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly | Great Danes are average friendly towards other dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people. | Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Great Danes are generally with other pets. | Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Boat Dog |
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. |
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. |
Health Factors - Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher
Health Issues | Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems |
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 |
Life Expectancy | 7-10 years | 10-12 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Energy Level | Great Danes are high energy dogs. | Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
Exercise Need | Great Danes exercise need is minimal. | Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need | 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 | 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 | Low to Average. | Average. |
Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Prefers warm weather |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | 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. |
Reproducibility - Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher
Gestation Length | 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. |
Litter Size | 10-15 puppies | 6-10 puppies |
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