Breed Comparison: Doberman Pinscher Versus Saint Berdoodle

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Doberman Pinscher Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction

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

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

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 Saint Berdoodle

Doberman Pinscher versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview

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

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 Saint Berdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Doberman Pinscher versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 5/5
General Health 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 8 to 12 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 15 to 30 inches
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 3/5
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 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 40 to 180 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 10.0 years
Average Price $1910 $2020
Price Range $1100 – $2500 $1500 – $2500
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 Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle is 89 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Saint Berdoodle is a better pet than the Doberman Pinscher. So, you should get the Saint Berdoodle!

    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 Saint Berdoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle

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

  • Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Saint Berdoodles can tolerate cold weather.
  • Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs. However, Saint Berdoodles get along well with other dogs.
  • Doberman Pinschers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Saint Berdoodles 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, Saint Berdoodles do not have the tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle

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

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle are very easy to train.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Saint Berdoodle are highly intelligent.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Doberman Pinscher versus Saint Berdoodle

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

    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, Saint Berdoodles weigh 40 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Berdoodles are 15 to 30 inches when fully grown.

    Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of Saint Berdoodle

    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 reviewing the prices of 476 Doberman Pinscher puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Saint Berdoodle puppy is $2020. The price of the Saint Berdoodle typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of a Saint Berdoodle can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 113 Saint Berdoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Saint Berdoodle is more expensive than the Doberman Pinscher.

    Doberman Pinscher Saint Berdoodle
    Average Price $1910 $2020
    Price Range $1100 to $2500 $1500 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Doberman Pinscher and Saint Berdoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Doberman Pinscher puppies or how many Saint Berdoodle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Doberman Pinschers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Doberman Pinschers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Saint Berdoodles

    A breakdown of the prices of Saint Berdoodles

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Doberman Pinscher puppy or the Saint Berdoodle 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.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Saint Berdoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Saint Berdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Berdoodle?

    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.

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

    Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?

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

    Saint Berdoodles bark and howl, but not very much.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Saint Berdoodle

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Saint Berdoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Saint Berdoodle

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

    Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodle?

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Saint Berdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Saint Berdoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Saint Berdoodles?

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

    Saint Berdoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

    Saint Berdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Saint Berdoodles?

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

    Saint Berdoodles shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Saint Berdoodle

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Saint Berdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?

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

    Saint Berdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Saint Berdoodle?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Saint Berdoodles are very easy to groom.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

    Saint Berdoodles are very 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 Saint Berdoodle vs Rottweiler.
  • Schnoodle (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Saint Berdoodle vs Schnoodle.
  • Neapolitan Mastiff (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Saint Berdoodle vs Neapolitan Mastiff.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saint Berdoodle

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

  • Schnoodle (77 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Schnoodle.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (79 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Cavapoo (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Cavapoo.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs French Spaniel.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow     Doberman Pinscher versus Irish Setter     Doberman Pinscher versus Kishu Ken     Doberman Pinscher versus Lancashire Heeler     Doberman Pinscher versus Cavachon     Doberman Pinscher versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Bernedoodle     Doberman Pinscher versus Pointer     Doberman Pinscher versus English Setter     

    Saint Berdoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Saint Berdoodle versus Affenhuahua     Saint Berdoodle versus Portuguese Pointer     Saint Berdoodle versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Saint Berdoodle versus Patterdale Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Airedale Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Irish Wolfhound     Saint Berdoodle versus Tibetan Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Fila Brasileiro     Saint Berdoodle versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Saint Berdoodle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     

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