Doberman Pinscher vs American Bulldog
Compare Doberman Pinschers to American Bulldogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1890 AD
1700 AD
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Doberman Pinscher
American Bulldog
