Lithuanian Hound vs Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Lithuanian Hound | Doberman Pinscher | Rottweiler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Lithuania |  Germany | Germany |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 548 | 16 | 8 |
| Reviews | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Lietuvių skalikas | Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman | Rottie, Rott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | 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 1931 as a Working breed. |
| FCI Group | 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. |
| Breed Recognition | No set |
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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club |
| Price | Unknown | $800-$1000 | $1200-$2000 |
General Appearance - Lithuanian Hound vs Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler
| Size | Large | Medium |
Large Giant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 60-75 pounds (27-32 kg) | Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 67.5 pounds (29.5 kg) | Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) |
| Height | 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 22.5 inches (57 cm) | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Lithuanian Hound vs Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler
| Coat |
Flat Smooth | Fine | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black & Tan |
Blue Red Tan Brown White Black |
Mahogany Tan Rust Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Lithuanian Hound requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Lithuanian Hounds are low shedders. | Doberman Pinschers shed moderately. | Rottweilers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Lithuanian Hound vs Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler
| Temperament |
Persistent Smart Energetic Loyal Sociable |
Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient |
Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Lithuanian Hound's has great intelligence. | Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
| Trainability | Lithuanian Hounds are easy to train. | Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train. | Rottweilers are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Lithuanian Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. | Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Lithuanian Hounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Doberman Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Lithuanian Hounds are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Lithuanian Hounds need for social interaction is average. | Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average. | Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Average to high: The Lithuanian Hound is a vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Lithuanian Hounds are average watchdogs. | Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. | Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Lithuanian Hounds are average defenders. | Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Lithuanian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody. |
High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Lithuanian Hounds have an 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. | Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Wanderlust potential of the Lithuanian Hound is strong enough to escape from home. | Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds. |
| Prey Drive | Lithuanian Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
| Apartment Friendly | Lithuanian Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
| Adaptability | Lithuanian Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat 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 - Lithuanian Hound vs Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler
| Stranger Friendly | Lithuanian Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Lithuanian Hounds are kid-friendly dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children. | Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Lithuanian Hounds are not cat-friendly dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. | Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Lithuanian Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not dog-friendly. |
| Office Friendly |
No Lithuanian Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Lithuanian Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people. | Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Lithuanian Hounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets. | Rottweilers are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Lithuanian Hounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Rottweilers 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. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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. |
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 Lithuanian Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really 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. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Lithuanian Hound vs Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler
| Health Issues | Lithuanian Hounds are commonly healthy dogs. | Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | No set |
Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome |
Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 10-12 years | 8-11 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Lithuanian Hounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Lithuanian Hounds need a lot of exercises. | Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. | Rottweilers have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Lithuanian Hounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 2.5 to 3 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. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lithuanian Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers warm weather | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Lithuanian Hound has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Lithuanian Hound is an average drooler. | 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. | The Rottweiler 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 - Lithuanian Hound vs Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-12 puppies | 6-10 puppies | 8-12 puppies |
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