Comparison: Doberman Pinscher and Rottweiler

Doberman Pinscher and Rottweiler are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Doberman Pinscher
Photo: YamaBSM, CC0, source
Rottweiler
Photo: Stromdal, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Doberman PinscherRottweiler
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryLargeGiant
Height at withers63–72 cm56–69 cm
Weight32–45 kg40–60 kg
Life span10–12 years8–10 years
Recognition features
  • Elegant, lean and muscular
  • Long narrow head, black or brown with rust markings
  • Short glossy coat
  • Powerful black dog with sharply defined tan markings
  • Broad head and thick neck
  • Short, coarse coat
CoatShort, hard, smooth coat, black or brown with rust.Medium-length harsh outer coat with undercoat; black with tan.
PurposeBred in the late 19th century by German tax collector Louis Dobermann as a personal guard dog.From the German town of Rottweil, where it drove and guarded butchers' cattle; later a police and guard dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.