Breed Comparison: Doberman Pinscher Versus Kooikerhondje

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Doberman Pinscher versus Kooikerhondje

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Doberman Pinscher Versus Kooikerhondje: Introduction

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

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

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 Kooikerhondje

Doberman Pinscher versus Kooikerhondje

Doberman Pinscher versus Kooikerhondje: Overview

A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the Kooikerhondje is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Kooikerhondje belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Doberman Pinscher versus Kooikerhondje: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 2/5
General Health 1/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 12 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Height 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 2/5
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 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Easy To Train 5/5 1/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 20 to 25 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 13.0 years
Average Price $1910 No Data
Price Range $1100 – $2500 No Data
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 Kooikerhondje. 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 Kooikerhondje is 70 out of 125.

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

    Doberman Pinscher versus Kooikerhondje

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje

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

  • Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Kooikerhondjes can tolerate cold weather.
  • Doberman Pinschers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Kooikerhondjes 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, Kooikerhondjes do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom. However, Kooikerhondjes require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train. However, Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train.

    • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje

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

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Kooikerhondje are very playful.

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

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

    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, Kooikerhondjes weigh 20 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Kooikerhondjes are 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Doberman Pinscher versus Kooikerhondje
    Doberman Pinscher versus Kooikerhondje

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

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

    Kooikerhondjes can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with other dogs.

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

    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.

    Kooikerhondjes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes bark and howl, but not very much.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Kooikerhondje

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Kooikerhondjes do not like to be left alone.

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Kooikerhondje

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

    Kooikerhondjes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Kooikerhondjes adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Kooikerhondjes are OK for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kooikerhondjes Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Kooikerhondje

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Kooikerhondjes do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

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

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Kooikerhondjes require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Kooikerhondje?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kooikerhondje

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

  • Lakeland Terrier (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Lhasapoo (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Lhasapoo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Kooikerhondje Versus Other Dog Breeds

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