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Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Comparison - Dog breed selector: Apollo of Dogs or Doberman or Blackbear? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland breeds.
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Doberman
Dobermann
Dobynm
Dobie
Blackbear
Newfie
The Gentle Giant
Newf
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which breed is the largest?
Giant Medium Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland? Compare adult weight ranges.
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) Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)
Average 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) Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or Newfoundland? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland 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) Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm)
Average 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) Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1200 $800-$1000 $1500-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or Newfoundland?
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Newfoundland is quite easy to get.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Newfoundland dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which is easiest to train?
Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train.
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Newfoundland dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which breed is most alert?
Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Newfoundland dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which breed is most protective?
Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Newfoundland dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland? Compare temperaments.
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland?
Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Newfoundland dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland social needs comparison:
Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Newfoundland dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Newfoundland dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Great Dane dogs 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.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Newfoundland dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which breed is most playful?
Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Newfoundland indoors.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Newfoundland dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or Newfoundland?
Great Dane dogs 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.
Newfoundland dogs 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.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Newfoundland has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which uses mouth most during play?
Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Newfoundland dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which has the strongest bite?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Newfoundland bite force: The Strongest.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which breed lives longest?
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Newfoundland: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Prefers cold weather
The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which has fewer health issues?
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Very healthy dog breed.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
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).
Rare
The Newfoundland should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Epilepsy
Cherry Eye
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Cystinuria
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which breed is most active?
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Newfoundland dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or Newfoundland? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Newfoundland dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or Newfoundland?
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.
Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Newfoundland dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Newfoundland's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which needs most food?
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. 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. What colors are available?
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which drools least?
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.
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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.
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The Newfoundland is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Fine Fluffy
Waterproof
Thick
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or Newfoundland? Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or {name3 shedding:
Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately.
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Newfoundland dogs are heavy shedders.
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Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which is best with kids?
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Newfoundland dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Newfoundland dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or Newfoundland? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Newfoundland dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or Newfoundland?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Newfoundland dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Doberman Pinscher or Newfoundland?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Newfoundland dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland?
Yes
Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Newfoundland dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
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.
No
Newfoundland is not the best dog breed for office environment.
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.
Newfoundlands are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Newfoundland breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which has most military use?

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which has most puppies?
10-15 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-12 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Great Dane vs Doberman Pinscher vs Newfoundland Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. How are they classified internationally?
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. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, and Newfoundland. Which has most 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
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

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