Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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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
Reviews	1	3
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Other Names	Dane, Gentle Giant, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Apollo of Dogs	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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
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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