Differences and Similarities between the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart.

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Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart

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Doberman Pinscher Versus Hovawart: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart? 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart 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 Doberman Pinscher and for the Hovawart. 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Doberman Pinscher or the Hovawart

Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart

Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart: Overview

Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are similar in size. The Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are both large-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are Working Dogs. This means both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart 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.

Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Hovawart 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 Doberman Pinscher Hovawart
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 2/5
General Health 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 10 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Height 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder 23 to 29 inches
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 55 to 110 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1910 No Data
Price Range $1100 – $2500 No Data
Temperament Score 79.5 percent 91.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude
    		•  No Data

    *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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Hovawart. 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 Doberman Pinscher is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Hovawart is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Hovawart. 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

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    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart

    Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are most different:

  • Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Hovawarts can tolerate cold weather.
  • Doberman Pinschers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Hovawarts are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool. However, Hovawarts do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train. However, Hovawarts are not easy to train.

    • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart

    The Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are most similar:

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart.

    Doberman Pinschers weigh 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Doberman Pinschers are 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Hovawarts weigh 55 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Hovawarts are 23 to 29 inches when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Doberman Pinscher Versus the Hovawart

    The Hovawart has a better temperament than the Doberman Pinscher.

    This is because the temperament score for the Hovawart is 91.7 percent while the temperament score for the Doberman Pinscher is 79.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 79.5 percent, the Doberman Pinscher has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 91.7 percent, the Hovawart has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart by measuring the temperaments of 1780 Doberman Pinschers and 24 Hovawarts.

    Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart
    Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Hovawarts Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Hovawarts can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Hovawart?

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Hovawarts do not get along well with other dogs.

    Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Hovawart?

    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.

    Hovawarts 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.

    Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Hovawarts?

    Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Hovawarts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Hovawarts do not like to be left alone.

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Hovawart

    Doberman Pinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Hovawarts do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Hovawart?

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Hovawarts do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Doberman Pinscher or the Hovawart?

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Hovawarts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Hovawarts?

    Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Hovawarts get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Hovawarts Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

    Hovawarts can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Hovawarts?

    Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Hovawarts shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Hovawart

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Hovawarts do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Hovawarts?

    Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Hovawarts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Hovawart?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Hovawarts are very easy to groom.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Hovawart?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

    Hovawarts are not easy to train.

    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:

  • Rottweiler (68 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Rottweiler.
  • Schnoodle (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Schnoodle.
  • Neapolitan Mastiff (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Neapolitan Mastiff.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Hovawart

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Hovawart 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 Hovawart:

  • Catahoula Leopard Dog (78 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Catahoula Leopard Dog.
  • Spanish Mastiff (81 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Spanish Mastiff.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Doberman Pinscher and how the Hovawart compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher and of the Hovawart to other breeds:

    Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Doberman Pinscher versus Karelian Bear Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Vizsla     Doberman Pinscher versus Carolina Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Pekingese     Doberman Pinscher versus Belgian Tervuren     Doberman Pinscher versus Belgian Malinois     Doberman Pinscher versus Papipoo     Doberman Pinscher versus Newfoundland     Doberman Pinscher versus Chow Chow     Doberman Pinscher versus Mudi     

    Hovawart Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Hovawart versus Shiba Inu     Hovawart versus Greyhound     Hovawart versus Valley Bulldog     Hovawart versus Chihuahua     Hovawart versus Standard Poodle     Hovawart versus Toy Poodle     Hovawart versus Alaskan Malamute     Hovawart versus Scottish Terrier     Hovawart versus Collie     Hovawart versus Black Russian Terrier     

    Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart. 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Hovawart better suits you and your family.