Difference between German Shepherd and Doberman

Key Difference: Both German shepherd and Doberman, are the top 5 of the smartest breeds of dogs and were bred for guarding. German shepherd is a breed of large-sized dogs, whereas Doberman is a very strong dog with a large, muscular structures.

German shepherd and Doberman are two different breeds of dogs. Though they share many common characteristics, there are also some features which differentiate between them. Let’s understand both the breeds in nature, body sizes, habits, etc.

German shepherd is a breed of large-sized dog. German shepherds were originally bred in the year 1899, in Germany. In United Kingdom (UK), they are known as Alsatian and Alsatian Wolf Dog. German shepherd is best known for his loyalty, protectiveness and eagerness. He is very loyal to his trainer, and earns respect with a firm but loving touch.

A typical German shepherd’s body is long, tall and powerful, but lean as well. German Shepherds have a great nature and fertile minds. Lots of action and work out will make them happy, but tracking, obedience and agility games or any other task-oriented activity, also make them even happier. A bored or neglected German shepherd may resort to chewing furniture, digging up flowers and other mischief.

Doberman, mainly known as Doberman pinscher is a breed of domestic dog. It was originally developed by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann in 1890, in Germany. Doberman Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds. The breed is well known as a clever, watchful, and faithful companion dog. Once upon a time, it was widely used as a police dog, but it is less common today.

Dobies are very strong, and they are very good learners. As soon as masters train them, they give their life to their master. They save their master's life whenever needed, and they live only to serve their masters. Dobies are known because of their obedience. They engage a quick relationship with each family member and easily become a family member themselves. Dobies are very speedy dogs with some overexcited skills, which very few breeds of dogs possess.

Comparison between German Shepherd and Doberman:

	German Shepherd	Doberman
Other names	Alsatian and Alsatian Wolf Dog	Doberman Pinscher
Nicknames	GSD	Dobie Dobermann Dobynm (in some countries)
Country	Germany	Germany
Weight	Male weight ranges from 30 to 40 kg Female weight ranges from 23 to 33 kg	Male weight ranges from 34 to 41 kg Female weight ranges from 27 to 36 kg
Height	Male height is from 60 to 65 cm; female height is from 55 to 60 cm	Male height is 68.8 cm; female height is 63.9 cm
Color	Most commonly tan with black saddle – the most common colors are tan/black and red/black.	Black, brown, red, blue, fawn, and white (albino)
Known as	Loyalty, protectiveness and eagerness	Clever, watchful and faithful companion
Appearance	German shepherds are large-sized dogs.	Dobermans are very strong dogs with large, muscular structures.
Tail	The tail is bushy and reaches to the hock.	Natural tail is fairly long, but individual dogs often have a short tail as a result of docking. Docking is basically a procedure when a person removes a tail of dog after its birth.
Ears	The ears are large and stand erect, open at the front and parallel, but they often are pulled back during movement.	Their ears are cropped. It is illegal in many countries, but ears are normally cropped and carried erect.
Intelligence	German shepherds are known for their intelligence. They have an ability to adapt the task easily.	Doberman are very intelligent too. They are tested in problem-solving and different tasks.
Aggression	They are superior in aggression and defensive behavior.	Aggression basically depends on different categories, such as aggression directed at strangers, owner, strange dogs and rivalry with other household dogs.