Breed Comparison: Doberman Pinscher Versus Yorkipoo

Last Updated: Jun 19, 2022

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Doberman Pinscher Versus Yorkipoo: Introduction

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

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

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 Yorkipoo.

Doberman Pinscher versus Yorkipoo

Doberman Pinscher versus Yorkipoo: Overview

A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the Yorkipoo is a tiny-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 Yorkipoo belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

Doberman Pinscher versus Yorkipoo: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Yorkipoo 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 Yorkipoo

FactorDoberman PinscherYorkipoo
Tolerates Cold Weather1/52/5
Dog Friendly1/53/5
General Health1/53/5
Low Prey Drive5/53/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl5/51/5
Life Span10 to 13 years10 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone2/53/5
Does NOT chew on things4/53/5
Tendency NOT to Wander4/54/5
Height24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder7 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living3/55/5
Good For Novice Owners3/55/5
Kid-Friendly3/54/5
Friendly Toward Strangers3/52/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight3/54/5
NOT Rambunctious3/51/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor3/53/5
Minimal Exercise Needs3/53/5
Tolerates Hot Weather4/53/5
Does NOT Shed2/55/5
Does NOT Drool2/55/5
Easygoing1/52/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Easy To Groom5/54/5
Easy To Train5/54/5
Intelligence5/54/5
Potential For Playfulness5/54/5
Weight60 to 80 pounds3 to 14 pounds
Average Lifespan11.5 years12.5 years
Average Price$1910$1680
Price Range$1100 – $2500$1350 – $1850
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 Yorkipoo. 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 Yorkipoo is 85 out of 125.

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

    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 Yorkipoo

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo

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

  • Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Yorkipoos are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Yorkipoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool. However, Yorkipoos do not have the tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo

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

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo 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 Yorkipoo can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo 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 Yorkipoo are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo are very easy to train.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Yorkipoo are very playful.
  • Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Yorkipoo

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

    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 Yorkipoo weighs 3 to 14 pounds when fully grown. The Yorkipoo is 7 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Doberman Pinscher versus Size of Yorkipoo

    Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Yorkipoo

    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 Yorkipoo is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Yorkipoo is 12.5 years.

    The Yorkipoo live longer than the Doberman Pinscher.

    Doberman Pinscher versus Yorkipoo

    Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of Yorkipoo

    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 Yorkipoo puppy is $1680. The price of the Yorkipoo typically ranges from $1350 – $1850. However, the price of the Yorkipoo can be as low as $500 and as high as $4500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 212 Yorkipoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Doberman Pinscher is more expensive than the Yorkipoo.

    Doberman Pinscher Yorkipoo
    Average Price $1910 $1680
    Price Range $1100 to $2500 $1350 to $1850

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Doberman Pinscher and Yorkipoo. For different price points, the charts show how many Doberman Pinscher puppies or how many Yorkipoo 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 Yorkipoos

    A breakdown of the prices of Yorkipoos

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Yorkipoo

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Yorkipoos can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Yorkipoos?

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

    Yorkipoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

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

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Yorkipoos are very easy to groom.

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

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Yorkipoos get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Yorkipoos?

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

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

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Yorkipoo?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

    Yorkipoos are very easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Yorkipoo

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Yorkipoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Yorkipoos?

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

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

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

    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.

    Yorkipoos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Yorkipoos?

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

    Yorkipoos are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

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

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Yorkipoo

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

    Yorkipoos 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 Yorkipoos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

    Yorkipoos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Yorkipoos adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Yorkipoos are very good 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 Yorkipoo. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:

    Doberman Pinscher versus Pomapoo     Doberman Pinscher versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Irish Wolfhound     Doberman Pinscher versus Scottish Deerhound     Doberman Pinscher versus Black Russian Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Tibetan Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Schipperke     Doberman Pinscher versus Catahoula Bulldog     Doberman Pinscher versus Akbash     Doberman Pinscher versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Scottish Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Weimaraner     Doberman Pinscher versus Tibetan Mastiff     Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Doberman Pinscher versus Brussels Griffon     

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