Which is Better between the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun?

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022

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Doberman Pinscher Versus Stabyhoun: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun. 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 Stabyhoun.

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 Stabyhoun.

Doberman Pinscher versus Stabyhoun

Doberman Pinscher versus Stabyhoun: Overview

A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun

Factor Doberman Pinscher Stabyhoun
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 4/5
General Health 1/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 13 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Height 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
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 3/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Easy To Train 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 45 to 50 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1910 No Data
Price Range $1100 – $2500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude
  • 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 Stabyhoun. 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 Stabyhoun is 85 out of 125.

    Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Stabyhoun, we still believe that the Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Stabyhoun.

    This is because Doberman Pinschers are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Doberman Pinscher will come out on top.

    Also, we are biased in favor of the Doberman Pinscher :-). We are for the Doberman Pinscher. So get a Doberman Pinscher!

    Doberman Pinscher versus Stabyhoun

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun

    Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun are most different:

  • Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs. However, Stabyhouns get along well with other dogs.
  • Doberman Pinschers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Stabyhouns are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Doberman Pinschers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Stabyhouns have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool. However, Stabyhouns do not have the tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun

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

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun are very easy to train.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun are very playful.
  • Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Stabyhoun

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Stabyhoun.

    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 Stabyhoun weighs 45 to 50 pounds when fully grown. The Stabyhoun is 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Doberman Pinscher versus Size of Stabyhoun

    Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Stabyhoun

    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 Stabyhoun is between 13 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Stabyhoun is 13.5 years.

    The Stabyhoun live longer than the Doberman Pinscher.

    Doberman Pinscher versus Stabyhoun
    Doberman Pinscher versus Stabyhoun

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Stabyhoun

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Stabyhouns can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Stabyhouns?

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

    Stabyhouns shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Stabyhoun?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Stabyhouns are moderately easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Stabyhoun?

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Stabyhouns get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Stabyhouns?

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

    Stabyhouns are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Stabyhoun?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

    Stabyhouns are very easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Stabyhoun

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Stabyhouns do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Stabyhouns?

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

    Stabyhouns get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Stabyhoun?

    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.

    Stabyhouns 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 Stabyhouns?

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

    Stabyhouns bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Stabyhouns Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Stabyhouns cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Stabyhoun

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

    Stabyhouns 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 Stabyhouns Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

    Stabyhouns cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Stabyhoun?

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Stabyhouns do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Stabyhouns 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 Stabyhoun. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:

    Doberman Pinscher versus Cairn Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Patterdale Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Maltese     Doberman Pinscher versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Doberman Pinscher versus Japanese Chin     Doberman Pinscher versus Harrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Lhasa Apso     Doberman Pinscher versus Standard Poodle     Doberman Pinscher versus Kishu Ken     Doberman Pinscher versus Briard     Doberman Pinscher versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Doberman Pinscher versus Standard Schnauzer     Doberman Pinscher versus Afador     Doberman Pinscher versus Black Russian Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     

    Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Stabyhoun. 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 Stabyhoun better suits you and your family.