Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler

The biggest differences

• Good with young children: the Doberman Pinscher scores 5 out of 5, the Rottweiler 3.
• Energy level: the Doberman Pinscher scores 5 out of 5, the Rottweiler 3.
• Barking: the Doberman Pinscher scores 3 out of 5, the Rottweiler 1.

They score the same on affection with family, good with other dogs, playfulness, trainability, adaptability, watchdog / protective.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Doberman Pinscher if you have young children, you want an energetic exercise partner. Pick the Rottweiler if you prefer a calmer dog, you want less dog hair, you want a quieter dog.

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.