American Staffordshire Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher
Compare American Staffordshire Terriers to Doberman Pinschers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-80 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
65-99 Pounds
Intelligence
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1890 AD
1890 AD
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
High
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
American Staffordshire Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
