Doberman Pinscher vs German Shorthaired Pointer
Compare Doberman Pinschers to German Shorthaired Pointers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1890 AD
1800 AD
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Doberman Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
