Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Comparison – Which dog is better Old English Mastiff or Doberman?

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Name	Mastiff	Doberman Pinscher
Origins	England	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	28	16
Reviews	3	18
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Mastiff and Doberman Pinscher. What other names are these breeds known by?	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff	Doberman Dobermann Dobynm Dobie
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Mastiff and a Doberman Pinscher. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Mastiff and a Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mastiff or Doberman Pinscher? Is a Mastiff taller than a Doberman Pinscher?	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Mastiff and a Doberman Pinscher. Which breed costs more?	$1200-$1500	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Mastiff or Doberman Pinscher?	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare training requirements.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare alertness levels.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare territorial behaviors.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Mastiff and a Doberman Pinscher. How do their temperaments differ?	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful	Energetic Alert Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher?	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher 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: Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher?	High: Mastiff 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher?	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare play drive and energy.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare living space needs.	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 Mastiff indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare adaptability levels.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Mastiff or Doberman Pinscher?	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.

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare biting tendencies.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Mastiff 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Mastiff and a Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is healthier?	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher?	Rare The Mastiff 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).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome Cardiomyopathy

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare activity levels.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mastiff or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mastiff or Doberman Pinscher?	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare daily food needs.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Mastiff and Doberman Pinscher? Compare breed colors.	Fawn Brindle Apricot	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare drooling amounts.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. 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.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare natural smell levels.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Mastiff and a Doberman Pinscher? Compare fur types.	Dense	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mastiff or Doberman Pinscher? Do Mastiff dogs shed more than Doberman Pinscher dogs?	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare kid-friendliness.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mastiff or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mastiff or Doberman Pinscher?	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mastiff or Doberman Pinscher? Can a Mastiff and a Doberman Pinscher be friends? Do Mastiff dogs get along with Doberman Pinscher dogs?	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher?	Yes Mastiff 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare service capabilities.	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 Which is better for therapy work: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Mastiff 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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Mastiff or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes 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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Mastiff and Doberman Pinscher. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Mastiff and Doberman Pinscher. Which has larger litters?	3-5 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Mastiff and Doberman Pinscher breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Mastiff and Doberman Pinscher. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Mastiff vs Doberman Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Mastiff and Doberman Pinscher. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Mastiff and Doberman Pinscher. Which groups are they in?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Mastiff and Doberman Pinscher. Which is more widely recognized?	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	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

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Robert Walker
Aug 15, 2020, 11:34:40 PM:
This side by side comparison provides easy cross reference between breeds and contains all the information I needed as well as some things I had not considered
Aegyptus
Jul 6, 2023, 12:02:14 PM:
I have both breeds at home and I have plenty about the two breeds. Unfortunately, I find that the comparison presented here is far from accurate.