Golden Retriever tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Doberman Pinscher has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Confident
Intelligent
Reliable
Friendly
Kind
Trustworthy

Alert
Fearless
Loyal
Energetic
Intelligent
Obedient

Golden Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Doberman Pinscher if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Retriever

Rottweiler, German Pinscher, Weimaraner

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

1800s

1900s

Sporting (AKC:1925)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Working (AKC:1908)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Fawn
Cream

Black
Brown
Red
Blue
Fawn

Golden Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Doberman Pinschers have short coats.

Straight

Wiry

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataract
Hip Dysplasia

Cardiomyopathy
Bloat
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome

Entropion
Trichiasis
Cardiomyopathy
Vwd
Allergies
Pyotraumaticdermatitis
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Bleeding Disorder

Bone And Joint Problems
Eye Problems
Hepatitis

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Dna Test For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Dna For Vwd
Hips
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Golden Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Doberman Pinschers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Golden Retriever has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Doberman Pinscher has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Golden Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Doberman Pinschers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Golden Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Doberman Pinschers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

While Golden Retriever dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Doberman Pinscher dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Hike, Swim, Run, Running, Jumping, Fetch, Sniffing, Walking, Kisses, Being pet, Go to Park, Walk, Play, Bath time, Ball, Playing, Petting, Digging, Chewing, Sticks, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Hugs, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Playdate, Tug-of-war, Exploring, Walks, Walkin

Running, Exploring, Fetch, Tracking, Run, Speak, Play with Toys, Dog Parks, Playing, Walk, Chase, Tug-of-war, Play, Nap, Digging

Golden Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Doberman Pinschers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Doberman Pinscher, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Doberman Pinschers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Golden Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Doberman Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Golden Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Doberman Pinscher should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Golden Retriever is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Doberman Pinscher is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Retriever is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Doberman Pinscher is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Golden Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Golden Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Doberman Pinschers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Golden Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Doberman Pinschers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Golden Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Doberman Pinschers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Golden Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Doberman Pinschers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Golden Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Doberman Pinschers are not very stranger friendly.

Golden Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Doberman Pinschers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Golden Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Doberman Pinschers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.