Doberman Pinscher vs Mastiff
Compare the Doberman Pinscher to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Doberman Pinschers and Mastiffs.
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1890 AD
-700 BC
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-10 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Doberman Pinscher
Mastiff
