Differences and Similarities between the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian.

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Doberman Pinscher Versus Shiranian: Introduction

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

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

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 Shiranian

Doberman Pinscher versus Shiranian: Overview

A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the Shiranian is a small-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 Shiranian belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Doberman Pinscher versus Shiranian: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Shiranian 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 Shiranian
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 3/5
General Health 1/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 12 to 16 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Height 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder 7 to 12 inches
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 4/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Easy To Train 5/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 4 to 16 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 14.0 years
Average Price $1910 $1230
Price Range $1100 – $2500 $925 – $1200
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude
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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 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 Shiranian. 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 Shiranian is 84 out of 125.

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

    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 Shiranian 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 Shiranian

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

  • Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather. However, Shiranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom. However, Shiranians require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train. However, Shiranians are not easy to train.

    • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian

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

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian 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 Shiranian 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 Shiranian are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Shiranian are very playful.

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

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

    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, Shiranians weigh 4 to 16 pounds when fully grown. Shiranians are 7 to 12 inches when fully grown.

    Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of Shiranian

    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 Shiranian puppy is $1230. The price of the Shiranian typically ranges from $925 – $1200. However, the price of a Shiranian can be as low as $400 and as high as $4800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 35 Shiranian puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Doberman Pinscher is more expensive than the Shiranian.

    Doberman Pinscher Shiranian
    Average Price $1910 $1230
    Price Range $1100 to $2500 $925 to $1200

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Doberman Pinscher and Shiranian. For different price points, the charts show how many Doberman Pinscher puppies or how many Shiranian 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 Shiranians

    A breakdown of the prices of Shiranians

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Doberman Pinscher puppy or the Shiranian 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 Shiranians Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Shiranians cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

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

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Shiranians get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

    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.

    Shiranians 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 Shiranians?

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

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Shiranian

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Shiranians do not like to be left alone.

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Shiranian

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

    Shiranians 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 Shiranian?

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Shiranians adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Shiranians are very good for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Shiranians?

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

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

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shiranians Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

    Shiranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Shiranians?

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

    Shiranians do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Shiranian

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Shiranians do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Shiranians?

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

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

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

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

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

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Shiranian?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Shiranian

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

  • Pomapoo (75 percent match with Shiranian). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Pomapoo.
  • Shichon (74 percent match with Shiranian). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Shichon.
  • Shihpoo (76 percent match with Shiranian). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Shihpoo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken     Doberman Pinscher versus Portuguese Water Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Catahoula Bulldog     Doberman Pinscher versus English Cocker Spaniel     Doberman Pinscher versus Pharaoh Hound     Doberman Pinscher versus Portuguese Pointer     Doberman Pinscher versus French Spaniel     Doberman Pinscher versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Doberman Pinscher versus Chihuahua     Doberman Pinscher versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     

    Shiranian Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Shiranian versus Valley Bulldog     Shiranian versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Shiranian versus Pomapoo     Shiranian versus Sealyham Terrier     Shiranian versus Weimaraner     Shiranian versus Boykin Spaniel     Shiranian versus Mudi     Shiranian versus Portuguese Pointer     Shiranian versus Brussels Griffon     Shiranian versus King Shepherd     

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