Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chorkie Versus Doberman Pinscher: Introduction
- Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher: Overview
- Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher
- The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher
- Price of Chorkie versus Price of Doberman Pinscher
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Doberman Pinscher
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do Chorkies shed more than Doberman Pinschers?
- Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Doberman Pinscher?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Doberman Pinscher
- How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Doberman Pinschers?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Doberman Pinscher?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Doberman Pinscher?
- Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Doberman Pinscher?
- Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Doberman Pinschers?
- Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Doberman Pinschers?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Doberman Pinscher
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chorkie Versus Doberman Pinscher: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chorkie and for the Doberman Pinscher. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chorkie or the Doberman Pinscher
Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher: Overview
A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Chorkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the Doberman Pinscher belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chorkie to the Doberman Pinscher based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Chorkie | Doberman Pinscher |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 13 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 6 to 9 inches | 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 8 to 15 pounds | 60 to 80 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.5 years |
| Average Price | $990 | $1910 |
| Price Range | $550 – $1200 | $1100 – $2500 |
| Temperament Score | 79.5 percent | |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chorkie in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Doberman Pinscher. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Chorkie is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Doberman Pinscher is 81 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Chorkie. So, you should get the Doberman Pinscher!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher
Below is a list of where the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher
The Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher.
Chorkies weigh 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Chorkies are 6 to 9 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Doberman Pinschers weigh 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Doberman Pinschers are 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Chorkie versus Price of Doberman Pinscher
The average price of the Chorkie puppy is $990. The price of the Chorkie typically ranges from $550 – $1200. However, the price of a Chorkie can be as low as $200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 162 Chorkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Doberman Pinscher puppy is $1910. The price of the Doberman Pinscher typically ranges from $1100 – $2500. However, the price of a Doberman Pinscher can be as low as $300 and as high as $7500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 476 Doberman Pinscher puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Doberman Pinscher is more expensive than the Chorkie.
| Chorkie | Doberman Pinscher | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $990 | $1910 |
| Price Range | $550 to $1200 | $1100 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Chorkie and Doberman Pinscher. For different price points, the charts show how many Chorkie puppies or how many Doberman Pinscher puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Doberman Pinschers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chorkie puppy or the Doberman Pinscher puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher
Chorkies do not like to be left alone.
Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Doberman Pinscher
Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.
Do Chorkies shed more than Doberman Pinschers?
Chorkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Doberman Pinscher?
Chorkies have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Doberman Pinschers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Doberman Pinscher
Chorkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Doberman Pinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Doberman Pinschers?
Chorkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Doberman Pinscher?
Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Doberman Pinscher?
Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.
Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Doberman Pinscher?
Chorkies are fairly easy to train.
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.
Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Doberman Pinschers?
Chorkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Doberman Pinschers?
Chorkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Doberman Pinscher?
Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.
Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the Doberman Pinscher?
Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.
Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chorkie that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chorkie:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Doberman Pinscher
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Doberman Pinscher that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Doberman Pinscher:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chorkie and how the Doberman Pinscher compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chorkie and of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:
Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chorkie versus Belgian Sheepdog Chorkie versus Pomeranian Chorkie versus Basset Hound Chorkie versus Pyredoodle Chorkie versus Pomchi Chorkie versus Affenhuahua Chorkie versus Boykin Spaniel Chorkie versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chorkie versus American Eskimo Dog Chorkie versus Catahoula Bulldog
Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
Doberman Pinscher versus Shiloh Shepherd Doberman Pinscher versus Chihuahua Doberman Pinscher versus Schnoodle Doberman Pinscher versus Fila Brasileiro Doberman Pinscher versus Bernedoodle Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur Doberman Pinscher versus Maltese Doberman Pinscher versus Bolognese Doberman Pinscher versus German Pinscher Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart
Conclusion: Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chorkie and the Doberman Pinscher better suits you and your family.