A Detailed Comparison of the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound.

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German Pinscher Versus Redbone Coonhound: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound 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 German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound 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 German Pinscher and for the Redbone Coonhound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound.

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

German Pinscher versus Redbone Coonhound: Overview

Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are similar in size. The German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the German 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 Redbone Coonhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

German Pinscher versus Redbone Coonhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the German Pinscher to the Redbone Coonhound 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound

Factor German Pinscher Redbone Coonhound
Does NOT Drool 5/5 2/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Height 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Weight 25 to 45 pounds 45 to 70 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2040 $530
Price Range $1150 – $2688 $300 – $600
Temperament Score 91.9 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • No Data
    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 135 141

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the German 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 Redbone Coonhound. 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 the German Pinscher is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Redbone Coonhound is 72 out of 125.

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound

    Below is a list of where the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are most different:

  • German Pinschers do not have the tendency to drool. However, Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound

    The German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are most similar:

  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound 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 German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are very easy to train.
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are very easy to groom.
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are highly intelligent.
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of German Pinscher versus Redbone Coonhound

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound.

    German Pinschers weigh 25 to 45 pounds when fully grown. German Pinschers are 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Redbone Coonhounds weigh 45 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Redbone Coonhounds are 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of German Pinscher versus Redbone Coonhound

    The lifespan of German Pinschers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of German Pinschers is 13.0 years.

    The lifespan of Redbone Coonhounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Redbone Coonhounds is 11.0 years.

    German Pinschers live longer than Redbone Coonhounds.

    Temperament of the Redbone Coonhound Versus the German Pinscher

    The Redbone Coonhound has a better temperament than the German Pinscher.

    This is because the temperament score for the Redbone Coonhound is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the German Pinscher is 91.9 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 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 91.9 percent, the German Pinscher has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Redbone Coonhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound by measuring the temperaments of 37 German Pinschers and 5 Redbone Coonhounds.

    Price of German Pinscher versus Price of Redbone Coonhound

    The average price of the German Pinscher puppy is $2040. The price of the German Pinscher typically ranges from $1150 – $2688. However, the price of a German Pinscher can be as low as $500 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 10 German Pinscher puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Redbone Coonhound puppy is $530. The price of the Redbone Coonhound typically ranges from $300 – $600. However, the price of the Redbone Coonhound can be as low as $200 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 102 Redbone Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The German Pinscher is more expensive than the Redbone Coonhound.

    German Pinscher Redbone Coonhound
    Average Price $2040 $530
    Price Range $1150 to $2688 $300 to $600

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

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Redbone Coonhounds?

    A breakdown of the prices of Redbone Coonhounds?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the German Pinscher puppy or the Redbone Coonhound 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the German Pinscher versus Adopting the Redbone Coonhound

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many German Pinschers and many Redbone Coonhounds are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male German Pinscher named Remi that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable German Pinschers like Remi on pefinder.com.

    Also, like German Pinschers, Redbone Coonhounds are also available for adoption. For example, Copper is a Male Redbone Coonhound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Redbone Coonhounds like Copper that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Skeeter is the name of another German Pinscher (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, A1074652 is an adorable Male Redbone Coonhound on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    German Pinschers and Redbone Coonhounds are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more German Pinschers and Redbone Coonhounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Popularity of German Pinscher versus Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the German Pinscher is more popular with dog owners than the Redbone Coonhound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the German Pinscher is 135 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Redbone Coonhound is 141 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of German Pinscher

    Popularity of German Pinscher

    Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Year German Pinscher Popularity Rank Redbone Coonhound Popularity Rank
    2013 130 133
    2014 141 148
    2015 138 139
    2016 146 143
    2017 136 139
    2018 134 142
    2019 123 143
    2020 139 146

    Tolerates Being Alone: German Pinscher versus Redbone Coonhound

    German Pinschers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Redbone Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do German Pinschers shed more than Redbone Coonhounds?

    German Pinschers shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the German Pinscher or the Redbone Coonhound

    German Pinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the German Pinscher or the Redbone Coonhound?

    German Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Redbone Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Does the German Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Redbone Coonhound?

    German Pinschers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Redbone Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do German Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Redbone Coonhounds?

    German Pinschers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Redbone Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can German Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    German Pinschers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Redbone Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: German Pinscher vs. Redbone Coonhound

    German Pinschers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Redbone Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can German Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    German Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

    Redbone Coonhounds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Pinscher or the Redbone Coonhound?

    German Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Redbone Coonhounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Are German Pinschers good family dogs? What about Redbone Coonhounds?

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

    Redbone Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are German Pinschers and Redbone Coonhounds?

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

    Redbone Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the German Pinscher Easier to Train than the Redbone Coonhound?

    German Pinschers are very easy to train.

    Redbone Coonhounds are fairly easy to train.

    Is the German Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Redbone Coonhound?

    German Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the German Pinscher or the Redbone Coonhound?

    German Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Redbone Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Pinscher

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

  • Australian Kelpie (79 percent match with German Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Redbone Coonhound vs Australian Kelpie.
  • Belgian Malinois (80 percent match with German Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Redbone Coonhound vs Belgian Malinois.
  • German Wirehaired Pointer (83 percent match with German Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Redbone Coonhound vs German Wirehaired Pointer.
  • Mudi (79 percent match with German Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Redbone Coonhound vs Mudi.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Redbone Coonhound

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

  • Bluetick Coonhound (81 percent match with Redbone Coonhound). Here is our comparison of the German Pinscher vs Bluetick Coonhound.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    German Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Redbone Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: German Pinscher versus Redbone Coonhound. 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 German Pinscher and the Redbone Coonhound better suits you and your family.