Doberman Pinscher vs Greyhound
Compare the Doberman Pinscher to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Doberman Pinschers and Greyhounds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Greyhound are good for new owners, but the Doberman Pinscher is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Greyhound is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Doberman Pinscher and Greyhound are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Greyhound bark/howls frequently. The Doberman Pinscher has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Doberman Pinscher | Greyhound |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 24-28 in. | 25-30 in. |
| Weight | 65-99 lb | 60-85 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | Egypt |
| Origin Year | 1890 AD | 4000 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 75°F | 65°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Low |
| Exercise Required | Medium-High | Low-Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 30 mph | 45 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Doberman Pinscher | Greyhound |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | High | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | High | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | High | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Doberman Pinscher | Greyhound |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Alopecia | No | Yes |
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Cancer | No | Yes |
| Cardiomyopathy | Yes | No |
| Cataracts | No | Yes |
| Cold Intolerance | No | Yes |
| Heart Murmurs | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Musculoskeletal Injuries | No | Yes |
| Osteoarthritis | No | Yes |
| Osteosarcoma | No | Yes |
| Pannus | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
| Sensitivity To Anesthesia | No | Yes |
| Vitreous Degeneration | No | Yes |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Wobbler's Syndrome | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Doberman Pinscher | Greyhound |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Rust | Yes | No |
| Blue & Rust | Yes | No |
| Isabella & Rust | Yes | No |
| Red & Rust | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Black Brindle | No | Yes |
| Black Brindle & White | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Blue & White | No | Yes |
| Blue Brindle | No | Yes |
| Blue Brindle & White | No | Yes |
| Blue Fawn | No | Yes |
| Blue Fawn & White | No | Yes |
| Fawn | No | Yes |
| Fawn & White | No | Yes |
| Liver | No | Yes |
| Liver & White | No | Yes |
| Liver Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Red Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red Brindle & White | No | Yes |
| White & Black | No | Yes |
| White & Black Brindle | No | Yes |
| White & Blue | No | Yes |
| White & Blue Brindle | No | Yes |
| White & Blue Fawn | No | Yes |
| White & Fawn | No | Yes |
| White & Liver | No | Yes |
| White & Liver Brindle | No | Yes |
| White & Red | No | Yes |
| White & Red Brindle | No | Yes |