A Detailed Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher and the Whoodle.

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Doberman Pinscher Versus Whoodle: Introduction

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

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

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 Whoodle

Doberman Pinscher versus Whoodle: Overview

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

Doberman Pinscher versus Whoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Whoodle 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 Whoodle
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 3/5
General Health 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Height 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder 12 to 20 inches
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
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 2/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Easy To Train 5/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 20 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1910 $2230
Price Range $1100 – $2500 $1650 – $2550
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 Whoodle. 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 Whoodle is 83 out of 125.

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

    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 Whoodle 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 Whoodle

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

  • Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Whoodles can tolerate cold weather.
  • Doberman Pinschers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Whoodles 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, Whoodles do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train. However, Whoodles are not easy to train.
  • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Whoodle

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

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Whoodle have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Whoodle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Whoodle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Whoodle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Whoodle 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 Whoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Whoodle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Whoodle are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Doberman Pinscher versus Whoodle

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

    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, Whoodles weigh 20 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Whoodles are 12 to 20 inches when fully grown.

    Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of Whoodle

    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 Whoodle puppy is $2230. The price of the Whoodle typically ranges from $1650 – $2550. However, the price of a Whoodle can be as low as $1050 and as high as $6225. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 66 Whoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Whoodle is more expensive than the Doberman Pinscher.

    Doberman Pinscher Whoodle
    Average Price $1910 $2230
    Price Range $1100 to $2500 $1650 to $2550

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Whoodles

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

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

    Whoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Whoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

    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.

    Whoodles 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 Whoodles?

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

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Whoodle

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Whoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Whoodle

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

    Whoodles 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 Whoodle?

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Whoodles adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Whoodles are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Whoodles?

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

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

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Whoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Whoodles?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Whoodle

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Whoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Whoodles?

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

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

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

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Whoodles are moderately easy to groom.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Whoodle?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

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

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

  • Barbet (74 percent match with Whoodle). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Barbet.
  • Hovawart (75 percent match with Whoodle). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Hovawart.
  • Lakeland Terrier (73 percent match with Whoodle). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Doberman Pinscher versus King Shepherd     Doberman Pinscher versus Pomeranian     Doberman Pinscher versus Shetland Sheepdog     Doberman Pinscher versus Dalmatian     Doberman Pinscher versus Chihuahua     Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow     Doberman Pinscher versus Cockapoo     Doberman Pinscher versus Jack Russell Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Irish Setter     Doberman Pinscher versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     

    Whoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Whoodle versus Golden Retriever     Whoodle versus Morkie     Whoodle versus Australian Cattle Dog     Whoodle versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Whoodle versus Rottweiler     Whoodle versus Japanese Chin     Whoodle versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Whoodle versus Pharaoh Hound     Whoodle versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Whoodle versus Beagle     

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