Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rottweiler	Doberman Pinscher	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Germany	Germany	England Canada
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	8	16	1
Reviews	2	1	3
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Other Names	Rottie, Rott	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	Labrador, Lab
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler 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	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
Price	$1200-$2000	$800-$1000	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Retriever

Size	Large Giant	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Retriever

Coat	Dense	Fine	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors	Mahogany Tan Rust Black	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black	Yellow Chocolate Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Rottweilers shed moderately.	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Retriever

Temperament	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Rottweilers are easy to train.	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rottweilers 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.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	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.	Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rottweilers 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.	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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 Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Retriever

Health Issues	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	8-11 years	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Rottweilers 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.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 4 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.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	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.	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 Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher vs Labrador Retriever

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	8-12 puppies	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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