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Compare Dobermann
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- DobermannLarge
- Typical adult height
- Dobermann65–69 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Dobermann30–40 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Dobermannfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- DobermannVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- DobermannLively
- Grooming
- DobermannAbout once a week
- Training
- DobermannUsually eager to learn
- Barking
- DobermannBarks sometimes
Home life
- Home
- DobermannUsually needs a roomy home
- Time alone
- DobermannUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- DobermannBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- DobermannUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- DobermannVaries with the individual dog
- Cats and small pets
- DobermannOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.