Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane

Compare the Doberman Pinscher to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Doberman Pinschers and Great Danes.

Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
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General Details
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1890 AD
-1400 BC
Temperament
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Traits
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Health Concerns
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Wobbler Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Bloat
Cancer
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patent ductus arteriosus
Tricuspid valve dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Persistent right aortic arch
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Breed Colors
Black and Rust
Blue and Rust
Isabella and Rust
Red and Rust
White
Black
Black and White
Blue
Blue and White
Blue Brindle
Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindle
Fawn
Harlequin
Mantle
Mantle Merle
Merle
Silver
White
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