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Name	King Shepherd	Doberman Pinscher	Great Dane
Origins	United States	Germany	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane breeds.	King Shepherd Dog	Doberman Dobermann Dobynm Dobie	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane? Compare their breeding categories.	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Medium	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane? Compare adult weight ranges.	90-150 pounds (41-69 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	120 pounds (55 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height Which is taller, King Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane height comparison:	25-29 inches (64-74 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	27 inches (69 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1500-$2500	$800-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, King Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?	Frequent: The King Shepherd is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is easiest to train?	King Shepherd dogs are hard to train. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most alert?	King Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most protective?	King Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

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

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The King Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most playful?	Average: King Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the King Shepherd breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The King Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which uses mouth most during play?	King Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has the strongest bite?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 King Shepherd bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

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

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which breed is most active?	King Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: King Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	King Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: King Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?	King Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the King Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. 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.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. What colors are available?	Black Tan Cream White Sable	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The King Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which drools least?	The King Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	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. See more.	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. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The King Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy Thick Weather-resistant	Fine	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more King Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? King Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher or {name3 shedding:	King Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best with kids?	King Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	King Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly King Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?	King Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly King Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?	King Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly King Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?	King Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?	No King Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No King Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	King Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. 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 King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really King Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies	10-15 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

King Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	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 King Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Great Dane. Which has most recognition?	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Rare Breed Association	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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