Doberman Pinscher vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Doberman Pinschers to Irish Water Spaniels. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Origin Country
Germany
Ireland
Origin Year
1890 AD
1000 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Curly
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Doberman Pinscher
Irish Water Spaniel
