Breed comparison
Doberman Pinscher vs Dogo Argentino
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Doberman Pinscher
5Affection with family5
5Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
4Openness to strangers4
4Playfulness4
5Energy level5
5Trainability5
4Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
5Watchdog / protective5
3Barking3
4Shedding4
1Coat grooming1
2Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Good with young children: the Doberman Pinscher scores 5 out of 5, the Dogo Argentino 3.
They score the same on affection with family, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Doberman Pinscher if you have young children. Pick the Dogo Argentino if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.