Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler
Compare the Doberman Pinscher to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Doberman Pinschers and Rottweilers.
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1890 AD
100 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
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
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler
