Doberman Pinscher vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare Doberman Pinschers to Dutch Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
Germany
Belgium
Origin Year
1890 AD
1898 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Doberman Pinscher
Dutch Shepherd
