Doberman Pinscher vs Pointer
Compare the Doberman Pinscher to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Doberman Pinschers and Pointers.
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1650 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Doberman Pinscher
Pointer
