Dobermann vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Dobermann and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Dobermann
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Dobermann
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
63 – 72 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
32 – 45 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Dobermann
High Energy
Very Smart
Protective
Easy to Train
Large
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Dobermann
The Dobermann is a medium‑large, athletic German working dog with a short, sleek coat and rust markings. Highly intelligent, loyal and people‑oriented, it needs extensive daily exercise, training and close companionship. Naturally alert, its temperament depends heavily on breeding and socialisation.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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