Breed Comparison: Doberman Pinscher Versus English Springer Spaniel

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022

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Doberman Pinscher Versus English Springer Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel? 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 English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel. 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 English Springer Spaniel.

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 English Springer Spaniel.

Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel

Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel: Overview

A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized dog.

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 English Springer Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel

FactorDoberman PinscherEnglish Springer Spaniel
Tolerates Cold Weather1/53/5
Dog Friendly1/55/5
General Health1/53/5
Low Prey Drive5/51/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl5/53/5
Life Span10 to 13 years9 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone2/51/5
Does NOT chew on things4/53/5
Tendency NOT to Wander4/52/5
Height24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder1 foot, 6 inches to 1 foot, 10 inches tall at the
Adapts Well To Apartment Living3/51/5
Good For Novice Owners3/53/5
Kid-Friendly3/55/5
Friendly Toward Strangers3/54/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight3/53/5
NOT Rambunctious3/51/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor3/53/5
Minimal Exercise Needs3/51/5
Tolerates Hot Weather4/54/5
Does NOT Shed2/53/5
Does NOT Drool2/55/5
Easygoing1/52/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Easy To Groom5/52/5
Easy To Train5/55/5
Intelligence5/55/5
Potential For Playfulness5/55/5
Weight60 to 80 pounds45 to 55 pounds
Average Lifespan11.5 years12.0 years
Average Price$1910$1310
Price Range$1100 – $2500$950 – $1600
Temperament Score79.5 percent85.2 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude
  • AKC DNA Profile
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Canine Good Citizen Certification
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • DNA Bank
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • FUCOSIDOSIS
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • PFK
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds1526
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)513
    *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 English Springer Spaniel. 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 English Springer Spaniel is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the English Springer Spaniel. So, you should get a Doberman Pinscher!

    Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel are most different:

  • Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs. However, English Springer Spaniels get along well with other dogs.
  • Doberman Pinschers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, English Springer Spaniels have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool. However, English Springer Spaniels do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom. However, English Springer Spaniels require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel

    The Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel are most similar:

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel 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 Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel are very easy to train.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel are very playful.
  • Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel.

    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 English Springer Spaniel weighs 45 to 55 pounds when fully grown. The English Springer Spaniel is 1 foot, 6 inches to 1 foot, 10 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    Size of Doberman Pinscher versus Size of English Springer Spaniel

    Appearance (Colors) of the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel

    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

    English Springer Spaniel Colors

    The English Springer Spaniel comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Black
    • Bicolor
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Merle (Red)
    • White / Cream

    The English Springer Spaniel comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • White / Cream
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange

    Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel

    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 English Springer Spaniel is between 9 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the English Springer Spaniel is 12.0 years.

    The English Springer Spaniel live longer than the Doberman Pinscher.

    Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel

    Temperament of the Doberman Pinscher Versus the English Springer Spaniel

    The English Springer Spaniel has a better temperament than the Doberman Pinscher.

    This is because the temperament score for the English Springer Spaniel is 85.2 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 85.2 percent, the English Springer Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 1780 Doberman Pinschers and 162 English Springer Spaniels.

    Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of English Springer Spaniel

    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 English Springer Spaniel puppy is $1310. The price of the English Springer Spaniel typically ranges from $950 – $1600. However, the price of the English Springer Spaniel can be as low as $500 and as high as $3300. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 334 English Springer Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Doberman Pinscher is more expensive than the English Springer Spaniel.

    Doberman Pinscher English Springer Spaniel
    Average Price $1910 $1310
    Price Range $1100 to $2500 $950 to $1600

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Doberman Pinscher and English Springer Spaniel. For different price points, the charts show how many Doberman Pinscher puppies or how many English Springer Spaniel 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 Doberman Pinschers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of English Springer Spaniels

    A breakdown of the prices of English Springer Spaniels

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Doberman Pinscher puppy or the English Springer Spaniel 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.

    Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel

    Adopting the Doberman Pinscher versus Adopting the English Springer Spaniel

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Doberman Pinschers and many English Springer Spaniels 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, English Springer Spaniels are also available for adoption. For example, Ghillie is a Male English Springer Spaniel that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more English Springer Spaniels like Ghillie that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

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

    You can find more Doberman Pinschers and English Springer Spaniels that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Doberman Pinscher versus the Intelligence of the English Springer Spaniel

    Doberman Pinscher English Springer Spaniel
    Intelligence Rank 5 out of 130 dog breeds 13 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Doberman Pinscher has an obedience intelligence rank of 5 out of 130 dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Doberman Pinschers tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.

    The English Springer Spaniel has an obedience intelligence rank of 13 out of 130 dog breeds. The English Springer Spaniel belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that English Springer Spaniels tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Doberman Pinscher is more intelligent than the English Springer Spaniel.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Doberman Pinscher versus Popularity of English Springer Spaniel

    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 Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Doberman Pinscher is more popular with dog owners than the English Springer Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Doberman Pinscher is 15 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the English Springer Spaniel is 26 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Doberman Pinscher

    Popularity of Doberman Pinscher

    Popularity of English Springer Spaniel

    Popularity of English Springer Spaniel

    Year Doberman Pinscher Popularity Rank English Springer Spaniel Popularity Rank
    2013 12 28
    2014 14 28
    2015 14 27
    2016 15 26
    2017 16 27
    2018 17 27
    2019 19 27
    2020 18 26
    2021 16 26

    Health Problems of Doberman Pinscher versus Health Problems of English Springer Spaniel

    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 English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel is prone to more genetic health problems than the Doberman Pinscher.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the English Springer Spaniel than for the Doberman Pinscher.

    6 health tests are recommended for Doberman Pinscher while 12 tests are recommended for the English Springer Spaniel.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Doberman Pinschers and in English Springer Spaniels.

    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:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude

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

    English Springer Spaniel Health Problems

    English Springer Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniels for:

  • AKC DNA Profile
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Canine Good Citizen Certification
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • DNA Bank
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • FUCOSIDOSIS
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • PFK
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for English Springer Spaniels here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Doberman Pinschers and English Springer Spaniels

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Doberman Pinscher Breed is Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    This is because the Doberman Pinscher ranks 1 out of 3 dog breeds for Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 562 Doberman Pinschers, 37 of them had Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Doberman Pinschers, and how common these diseases are in Doberman Pinschers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems: Rank 1 out of 3 Dog Breeds
  • Von Willebrands problems: Rank 1 out of 15 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 26 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 26 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 40 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 45 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 53 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 75 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 133 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 147 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the English Springer Spaniel Breed is Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems.

    This is because the English Springer Spaniel ranks 1 out of 2 dog breeds for Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 242 English Springer Spaniels, 0 of them had Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in English Springer Spaniels, and how common these diseases are in English Springer Spaniels relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems: Rank 1 out of 2 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 2 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 26 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 29 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 31 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 72 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 78 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 89 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 93 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 114 out of 145 Dog Breeds

  • The table below lists the common health problems in Doberman Pinscher and in English Springer Spaniel and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Doberman Pinscher and the English Springer Spaniel:

    Disease Doberman Pinscher Rank English Springer Spaniel Rank
    Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems 1 out of 3 dog breeds Not Common
    Von Willebrands problems 1 out of 15 dog breeds Not Common
    Advanced Cardiac problems 26 out of 71 dog breeds 31 out of 71 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 26 out of 159 dog breeds 72 out of 159 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems 40 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 45 out of 115 dog breeds 78 out of 115 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 53 out of 70 dog breeds 26 out of 70 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 75 out of 182 dog breeds 89 out of 182 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 133 out of 144 dog breeds 29 out of 144 dog breeds
    Hips problems 147 out of 198 dog breeds 93 out of 198 dog breeds
    Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems Not Common 1 out of 2 dog breeds
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems Not Common 2 out of 32 dog breeds
    Patella problems Not Common 114 out of 145 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    English Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than English Springer Spaniels?

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

    English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the English Springer Spaniel?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    English Springer Spaniels 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 English Springer Spaniel?

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    English Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about English Springer Spaniels?

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

    English Springer Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the English Springer Spaniel?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

    English Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the English Springer Spaniel

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    English Springer Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and English Springer Spaniels?

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

    English Springer Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the English Springer Spaniel?

    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.

    English Springer Spaniels 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 English Springer Spaniels?

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

    English Springer Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can English Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    English Springer Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. English Springer Spaniel

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

    English Springer Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can English Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

    English Springer Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the English Springer Spaniel?

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    English Springer Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Doberman Pinscher or the English Springer Spaniel?

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    English Springer Spaniels are OK 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 English Springer Spaniel. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:

    Doberman Pinscher versus Silky Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus German Pinscher     Doberman Pinscher versus Golden Retriever     Doberman Pinscher versus Finnish Lapphund     Doberman Pinscher versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Doberman Pinscher versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Doberman Pinscher versus Barbet     Doberman Pinscher versus Standard Schnauzer     Doberman Pinscher versus Morkie     Doberman Pinscher versus Lancashire Heeler     Doberman Pinscher versus Gordon Setter     Doberman Pinscher versus Boxerdoodle     Doberman Pinscher versus Basenji     Doberman Pinscher versus Yorkipoo     Doberman Pinscher versus Canaan Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Samoyed     Doberman Pinscher versus Black Russian Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus King Shepherd     

    Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel. 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 English Springer Spaniel better suits you and your family.