Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Doberman Pinscher – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Shiloh Shepherd dog	Doberman Pinscher
Origins	United States	Germany
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	347	16
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Other Names	Shiloh Shepherd dog, Shiloh	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 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.
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
Price	$800-$1000	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Doberman Pinscher

Size	Giant	Medium
Weight	Male: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg), Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 115 pounds (52 kg), Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Doberman Pinscher

Coat	Smooth Double	Fine
Colors	Black Black & Tan Golden Grey Silver White	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Shiloh Shepherd dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Shiloh Shepherd dogs shed moderately.	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Doberman Pinscher

Temperament	Companionable Loving Outgoing Gentle Loyal Trainable	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient
Intelligent Rank	Average: Shiloh Shepherd dog's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train.	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Shiloh Shepherd dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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.
Affection Level	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are a social breed.	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Shiloh Shepherd dog rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average defenders.	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Shiloh Shepherd dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Shiloh Shepherd dogs 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Shiloh Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Shiloh Shepherd 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.	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs 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.
Adaptability	Shiloh Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Shiloh 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.
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.

Good With - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Doberman Pinscher

Stranger Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Shiloh Shepherd dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Shiloh Shepherd dogs 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.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Shiloh Shepherd dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Doberman Pinscher 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.

Health Factors - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Doberman Pinscher

Health Issues	Shiloh Shepherd dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Shiloh Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Shiloh Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Shiloh Shepherd dogs 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.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Shiloh Shepherd dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Shiloh Shepherd dog 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.

Reproducibility - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Doberman Pinscher

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	6-12 puppies	6-10 puppies
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