Please discuss the attributes of both the breeds? What are the similarities and differences? Which if any is a one man dog (meaning that he's just too loyal/friendly with specially 1 person in the house) Which one is more easy to train? and eat a bit less? Haha! What do they usually eat and be provided?Which is more intimidating?
German Shepherd Vs. Doberman
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they were both bread to be a gaurd dog
Both breeds can be intimidating but that depends on how you train the dog.If you train it to get along with other people weather(sp) it be children or strangers it could just let someone in but if its trained that its not supposed to bark with family but alert you with strangers it could be a very good gaurd dog and intimidating to some people.
trianing a dog is not depending on the breed but the actual dog you can never really tell which one will be easier to train.If a dog is a one man dog it its not based on the breed either but the individual dog.What they eat and how much of it they eat is also the individual dog not the breed.
Both breeds can be intimidating but that depends on how you train the dog.If you train it to get along with other people weather(sp) it be children or strangers it could just let someone in but if its trained that its not supposed to bark with family but alert you with strangers it could be a very good gaurd dog and intimidating to some people.
trianing a dog is not depending on the breed but the actual dog you can never really tell which one will be easier to train.If a dog is a one man dog it its not based on the breed either but the individual dog.What they eat and how much of it they eat is also the individual dog not the breed.
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I think GSD's are more adaptable weather wise and have more stable temperments overall. Dobermans were a pretty sharp breed temperment wise and finding a good doberman with good working qualities was a lot easier than it is now. That sharpness was nice for PPD and intense working situations, not necessarily for just someone wanting a doberman. I still see some, but the really good ones are much harder to find.
So apart from weather adaptability and stable temparaments for GSD and ofcourse the physical difference between the two. Dobby's and GSD seems to be of similar nature to me. On paper both are loyal ; lovable guard dogs; both want exercise and stuff. So it makes me hard to decide why I should buy a doberman over a German Shepherd and Vice Versa. What is the real difference and how different are they really?
I guess that would depend on the individual dogs and if they got along. 
Not all of the questions can be answered by a certain breed being the answer.
It really does depend on the individual dog.
That is why it is best to research the breeders very well........
and decide on a breeder that will back you on any problems you have.
And to decide on a breeder that is a class act........ not a byb.
One that has stable dogs, health checks, one that works/ shows their dogs...... and truly cares about the temperments of their pups....plus alot more.
If you are going thru with getting a dog... I think your next step is to start searching and finding out what a good breeder really is. Chaz is a great place to start. So many threads on this.
Not all of the questions can be answered by a certain breed being the answer.
It really does depend on the individual dog.
That is why it is best to research the breeders very well........
and decide on a breeder that will back you on any problems you have.
And to decide on a breeder that is a class act........ not a byb.
One that has stable dogs, health checks, one that works/ shows their dogs...... and truly cares about the temperments of their pups....plus alot more.
If you are going thru with getting a dog... I think your next step is to start searching and finding out what a good breeder really is. Chaz is a great place to start. So many threads on this.
With your situation, I would go for a rescued adult dog or no dog at all. Both GSDs and Dobermans are highly active working breeds that bore easily and are likely to become destructive chewers/mischief makers if understimulated. I can't honestly recommend either breed for you; I think you would be better off with a mellower breed. Have you considered any of the mastiff breeds? English Mastiffs are large, more docile than a GSD or Dobe, but still protective when the need arises and with their size, they would definitely be seen as intimidating.
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Well, IMO the Doberman is high-strung and nurotic (well, not the well bred ones but they are hard to find). GSD's are very laid back but when you get them in drive its on. And that is what I like about them, they can turn on and off. They both eat about the same. GSD's are a one person dog. Hondo doesnt like anyone and is always by my side, same with Caza. Neeko (my dobe) loves everyone. I think the Dobe looks more intimidating with the cropped/docked look versus a GSD. And I think GSD's with darker tones are more intimidating looking that those who are lighter. Just my opinion.
"Can we keep a GSD and a Doberman in our home?"
Yes! As long as at least one of them is female. Two males will not work, especialy if one of the males is a Doberman.
All dogs shed. When Dobies shed it's little, tiny hairs. When GSD's shed, it's much more substantial.
I like Dobermans.
I suggest a puppy, if you can swing it. You'll get to enjoy the dog for it's entire life, and it doesn't come with "baggage".
Check with http://www.dpca.org/ for a line on a good breeder in your area. If you're in Canada, check out Summer Riot's thread on this page.
Good Luck!
Yes! As long as at least one of them is female. Two males will not work, especialy if one of the males is a Doberman.
All dogs shed. When Dobies shed it's little, tiny hairs. When GSD's shed, it's much more substantial.
I like Dobermans.
I suggest a puppy, if you can swing it. You'll get to enjoy the dog for it's entire life, and it doesn't come with "baggage".
Check with http://www.dpca.org/ for a line on a good breeder in your area. If you're in Canada, check out Summer Riot's thread on this page.
Good Luck!
One of my neighbors has a dobie and a GSD, both males. They get along fine. they know their places and don't challenge each other. The dobie is dominant as he was already full grown when they got their pup. The GSD is now about 3 and the dobie is 5.
Our GSD doesn't shed nearly as much as our golden/GSD mix, or our pug. Feeding a good diet will go a long way towards reducing the amount of shedding.
Our GSD doesn't shed nearly as much as our golden/GSD mix, or our pug. Feeding a good diet will go a long way towards reducing the amount of shedding.
I would reccomend a pet rock for you rather than a dog --
The qualities that you're looking for in a dog (eats a little, looks mean, isn't stupid) are not really realistic things to expect from any breed.
Pet rock on the other hand -- eats next to nothing, can be trained to sit and stay so well that you'll forget it's there -- and it's an AWESOMELY threatening pet... if anyone tries to break into your house or threaten you, all you have to do is pick it up and throw it at them and *poof* problem solved!
The qualities that you're looking for in a dog (eats a little, looks mean, isn't stupid) are not really realistic things to expect from any breed.
Pet rock on the other hand -- eats next to nothing, can be trained to sit and stay so well that you'll forget it's there -- and it's an AWESOMELY threatening pet... if anyone tries to break into your house or threaten you, all you have to do is pick it up and throw it at them and *poof* problem solved!
Grammy doesn't want to send her kids to corners !! I can understand the reasonings behind every post. Unless any dog is poorly bred , under socialized, trained to defend, mistreated etc etc MOST are good house dogs. Take a well bred Dobe or GS , add A LOT of good obedience and you have what you're looking for. Size alone is intimidating. Believe me, even with my gentle giant Bubba..... if I put him in a sit and stay ... people wouldn't wait until I gave the next command. They never knew if it might be " Attack " or "come for a cookie" . When Bubba went to work with me everyday , at our store , there were many who either wanted to hit the register or shop lift . I added " watch " to his "sit and stay ". He sure didn't know what I meant .... but others thought they knew !! ,,,,and this was a Golden Retriever !
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