Dobermann
VS
Finnish Spitz
Dobermann vs Finnish Spitz
Compare Dobermann and Finnish Spitz side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Dobermann
Finnish Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
63 – 72 cm
41 – 47 cm
Weight
32 – 45 kg
7 – 13 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dobermann
High energy
Super smart
Protective
Easy to train
Large
Finnish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
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 Finnish Spitz
Finnish Spitz is Finland’s national dog, a medium, foxlike, golden‑red spitz bred to hunt by “bark pointing.” Lively, intelligent, vocal, and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs regular exercise, mental stimulation, and typically lives 13–15 years.
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