Rottweiler vs Doberman Pinscher

Side-by-side comparison of temperament, health, size, and care needs.

RottweilerDoberman Pinscher

Traits Overview

Rottweiler

Doberman Pinscher

Energy Level

Rottweiler

4/5

Doberman Pinscher

4/5

Trainability

Rottweiler

4/5

Doberman Pinscher

5/5

Good with Kids

Rottweiler

4/5

Doberman Pinscher

4/5

Good with Pets

Rottweiler

3/5

Doberman Pinscher

3/5

Grooming Needs

Rottweiler

2/5

Doberman Pinscher

2/5

All breeds share similar energy level (4/5).
Doberman Pinscher scores highest in trainability (5/5 vs 4/5).
All breeds share similar kid-friendliness (4/5).
All breeds share similar pet-friendliness (3/5).
All breeds share similar grooming needs (2/5).
Doberman Pinscher tends to live longer (10-12 years) compared to Rottweiler (9-10 years).
Both breeds are prone to Hip dysplasia.

Attribute	Rottweiler Robust and powerful guardian with a calm, confident temperament. Loyal family protector and versatile working dog.	Doberman Pinscher Loyal, fearless guardian known for its sleek, athletic build. An intelligent and noble companion.
Size	large	large
Weight	80-135 lbs	60-100 lbs
Height	22-27 in	24-28 in
Life Span	9-10 years	10-12 years
Origin	Germany	Germany
Group	Working	Working
Energy Level
Trainability
Good with Kids
Good with Pets
Grooming Needs
Temperament	LoyalLovingConfidentCourageous	LoyalFearlessAlertEnergetic
Common Health Issues	Hip dysplasia Elbow dysplasia Osteosarcoma Heart conditions	Dilated cardiomyopathy Von Willebrand disease Hip dysplasia Wobbler syndrome
Exercise	60+ min vigorous daily exercise	60-90 min daily vigorous exercise
Grooming	Weekly brushing	Weekly brushing
Diet	High-quality large-breed formula	High-quality large-breed formula