Which is Better between the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog?

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022

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• Doberman Pinscher Versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog: Introduction
• Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog: Overview
• Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog: Comparison Table
• The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Appearance (Colors) of the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Temperament of the Doberman Pinscher Versus the Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Adopting the Doberman Pinscher versus Adopting the Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Health Problems of Doberman Pinscher versus Health Problems of Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Caucasian Shepherd Dogs?
• Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Caucasian Shepherd Dog?
• Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Caucasian Shepherd Dog?
• Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Caucasian Shepherd Dogs?
• Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Caucasian Shepherd Dog?
• Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Caucasian Shepherd Dogs?
• Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Caucasian Shepherd Dog?
• Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Caucasian Shepherd Dogs?
• Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Caucasian Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
• Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Caucasian Shepherd Dog
• Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Caucasian Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
• Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
• Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?

Doberman Pinscher Versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog 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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog. 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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog.

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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog.

Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog: Overview

A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog are Working Dogs. This means both the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog 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.

Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Caucasian Shepherd Dog 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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog

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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog. 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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog is 69 out of 125.

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog are most different:

The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog

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

Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog.

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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog weighs 80 to 220 pounds when fully grown. The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is 24 to 34 inches when fully grown.

Appearance (Colors) of the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Doberman Pinscher Colors

The Doberman Pinscher comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

• Black
• Bicolor
• Red / Chestnut / Orange
• Brown / Chocolate
• Merle (Blue)
• Gray / Blue / Silver
• Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
• Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

The Doberman Pinscher comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

• Brown / Chocolate
• Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
• Black
• Red / Chestnut / Orange

Caucasian Shepherd Dog Colors

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

• Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
• White / Cream
• Bicolor
• Gray / Blue / Silver
• Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
• Black
• Brindle

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog

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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is 11.0 years.

The Doberman Pinscher live longer than the Caucasian Shepherd Dog.

Temperament of the Doberman Pinscher Versus the Caucasian Shepherd Dog

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog has a better temperament than the Doberman Pinscher.

This is because the temperament score for the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is 85.0 percent while the temperament score for the Doberman Pinscher is 79.5 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 79.5 percent, the Doberman Pinscher has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

With its temperament score of 85.0 percent, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog by measuring the temperaments of 1780 Doberman Pinschers and 20 Caucasian Shepherd Dogs.

Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of Caucasian Shepherd Dog

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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog puppy is $1960. The price of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 71 Caucasian Shepherd Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is more expensive than the Doberman Pinscher.

The charts below show the price distribution for the Doberman Pinscher and Caucasian Shepherd Dog. For different price points, the charts show how many Doberman Pinscher puppies or how many Caucasian Shepherd Dog 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 Caucasian Shepherd Dogs

Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Doberman Pinscher puppy or the Caucasian Shepherd Dog 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 Doberman Pinscher versus Adopting the Caucasian Shepherd Dog

You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Doberman Pinschers and many Caucasian Shepherd Dogs 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 Doberman Pinscher named Atticus that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Doberman Pinschers like Atticus on pefinder.com.

Also, like Doberman Pinschers, Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are also available for adoption. For example, Achillies is a Male Caucasian Shepherd Dog that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Caucasian Shepherd Dogs like Achillies that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

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

Also, Mars is an adorable Male Caucasian Shepherd Dog on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

You can find more Doberman Pinschers and Caucasian Shepherd Dogs that are available for adoption on petfinder.

Health Problems of Doberman Pinscher versus Health Problems of Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is prone to more genetic health problems than the Doberman Pinscher.

This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Caucasian Shepherd Dog than for the Doberman Pinscher.

6 health tests are recommended for Doberman Pinscher while 7 tests are recommended for the Caucasian Shepherd Dog.

Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Doberman Pinschers and in Caucasian Shepherd Dogs.

Doberman Pinscher Health Problems

Doberman Pinschers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Doberman Pinscher puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

If you want a Doberman Pinscher puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Doberman Pinscher breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Doberman Pinschers for:

You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Doberman Pinschers here.

Caucasian Shepherd Dog Health Problems

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Caucasian Shepherd Dog puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

If you want a Caucasian Shepherd Dog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Caucasian Shepherd Dog breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Caucasian Shepherd Dogs for:

You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Caucasian Shepherd Dogs here.

Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs can be left alone only for a short time.

Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Caucasian Shepherd Dogs?

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

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Caucasian Shepherd Dog?

Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs 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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog?

Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs do not get along well with other dogs.

Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Caucasian Shepherd Dogs?

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

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Caucasian Shepherd Dog?

Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are not easy to train.

Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs have a very high tendency to drool.

How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Caucasian Shepherd Dogs?

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

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Caucasian Shepherd Dog?

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.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Caucasian Shepherd Dogs?

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

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs bark and howl, but not very much.

Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Caucasian Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Caucasian Shepherd Dog

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

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

Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Caucasian Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?

Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Caucasian Shepherd Dog?

Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs 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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:

Doberman Pinscher versus Carolina Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Miniature Pinscher     Doberman Pinscher versus Portuguese Water Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Beaglier     Doberman Pinscher versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Chihuahua     Doberman Pinscher versus Harrier     Doberman Pinscher versus American Eskimo Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Doberman Pinscher versus Clumber Spaniel     Doberman Pinscher versus Australian Kelpie     Doberman Pinscher versus Berger Picard     Doberman Pinscher versus Saint Berdoodle     Doberman Pinscher versus Japanese Chin     Doberman Pinscher versus Chinese Crested     Doberman Pinscher versus Havanese     

Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog. 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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog better suits you and your family.