Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Doberman Pinscher Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
- Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow: Overview
- Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow
- The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow
- Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow
- Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow
- Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow
- Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Akita Chows?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Akita Chow?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Akita Chow?
- Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
- Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
- Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Akita Chow
- How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Akita Chows?
- Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
- Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Akita Chows?
- Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Akita Chow
- Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow. Which One is a Better Pet?
Doberman Pinscher Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow? 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow 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 Akita Chow.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow 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 Akita Chow. 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow.
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 Akita Chow.
Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow: Overview
Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow are similar in size. The Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow are both large-sized dogs.
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 Akita Chow belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Akita Chow 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow
| Factor | Doberman Pinscher | Akita Chow |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 13 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder | 23 to 25 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| 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 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 60 to 80 pounds | 88 to 145 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1910 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1100 – $2500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
|
No Data |
*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),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 Akita Chow. 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 Doberman Pinscher is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Akita Chow is 55 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Akita Chow. So, you should get a Doberman Pinscher!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow
Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow are most different:
The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow
The Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Akita Chow.
The Doberman Pinscher weighs 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. The Doberman Pinscher is 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Akita Chow weighs 88 to 145 pounds when fully grown. The Akita Chow is 23 to 25 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow
The lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is 11.5 years.
The lifespan of the Akita Chow is between 10 to 12 years . The average lifespan of the Akita Chow is 11.0 years.
The Doberman Pinscher live longer than the Akita Chow.
Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow
Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.
Akita Chows do not like to be left alone.
Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Akita Chows?
Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Akita Chows shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Akita Chow?
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.
Akita Chows require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Akita Chow?
Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.
Akita Chows do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Akita Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.
Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.
Akita Chows are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Akita Chow
Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.
Akita Chows drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Akita Chows?
Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Akita Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
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.
Akita Chows 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 Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Akita Chows?
Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Akita Chows are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Akita Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Akita Chow
Doberman Pinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Akita Chows have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.
Akita Chows cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Akita Chow?
Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Akita Chows do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Doberman Pinscher or the Akita Chow?
Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.
Akita Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Doberman Pinscher compares to other breeds aside from the Akita Chow. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:
Doberman Pinscher versus Belgian Malinois Doberman Pinscher versus Skye Terrier Doberman Pinscher versus Keeshond Doberman Pinscher versus Pharaoh Hound Doberman Pinscher versus Goldendoodle Doberman Pinscher versus Pug Doberman Pinscher versus Sealyham Terrier Doberman Pinscher versus American Bulldog Doberman Pinscher versus Xoloitzcuintli Doberman Pinscher versus Chi-Poo Doberman Pinscher versus Doberman Pinscher Doberman Pinscher versus Cockapoo Doberman Pinscher versus Brussels Griffon Doberman Pinscher versus American Eskimo Dog Doberman Pinscher versus Beagle Doberman Pinscher versus Saint Berdoodle Doberman Pinscher versus Boxerdoodle
Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Akita Chow. 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 Akita Chow better suits you and your family.